David Schmidt and Susan Valdes have never run against each other for school board, but they share a unique political link. ...more

August 5, 2008

India and the United States moved a decisive step closer to implementing a landmark nuclear deal Friday after approval of an inspections plan by the International Atomic Energy Agency. ...more

August 2, 2008

Florida's voluntary prekindergarten program begins its fourth year in 2008-09. It operates as a taxpayer-funded voucher program for 4-year-olds and is mostly in private and faith-based schools. ...more

August 1, 2008

On paper, the USF-Patel Charter School appeared a perfect marriage. ...more

August 1, 2008

Expressing hope for a new beginning, a board linking the University of South Florida with the Johnnie B. Byrd Sr. Alzheimer Center & Research Institute named a new chief executive officer for the institute Friday. ...more

July 19, 2008

Ernie Setz, a Port Richey-area resident, is not happy with the way the county park in the Embassy Hills community is being developed. ...more

June 11, 2008

A federal investigation should determine the truth about allegations that several employees at Hillsborough's affordable housing office formed a company that could compete for office grants and tried to guide business to a firm owned by a worker's spouse. ...more

June 6, 2008

Shocked By Article Regarding "Storm Of Problems" (front page, May 18): I was shocked by the article. It gives the appearance that our government is too big, ineffective and giving away our tax dollars in the form of grants - with little oversight. It initiates the thought that government shouldn't be involved in citizens' private affairs. If we're not careful, exposures like this will create a cynical state and nation. ...more

May 27, 2008

TAMPA - My Safe Florida Home provides some oversight of its approved contractors through random reinspections and grant work inspections. At least 5 percent of all completed projects must be reinspected, said Tami Torres, program administrator. ...more

May 17, 2008

Leaders at the Byrd Alzheimer's center, freshly battered from a volatile spring in Tallahassee, didn't wind up with a dollar in state money, and they're planning for the next few years as if they'll receive nothing more. ...more

May 8, 2008