As the school district grapples with budget cuts, teachers are concerned about more job cuts and the possibility of salary reductions, said Highlands County teachers union President Steve Picklesimer. ...more

December 16, 2008

Harry Hubbard was told Monday by the Middleton High administration that he is no longer the school's football coach. ...more

December 16, 2008

The free program is offered in select cities around the country so that teen drivers and their parents can get a grip on understanding the responsibility of driving a three-ton automobile. ...more

December 13, 2008

Transit System 'Crucial' I agree whole-heartedly with the editorial "Smart Investing Will Boost Local Economy" (Our Opinion, Dec. 7). I moved to Florida from Portland, Oregon, where there was a comprehensive transit system that provided both bus and light-rail transportation. In the downtown core, buses and the train were free, allowing anyone to simply hop aboard to traverse from one end of downtown to the other, at will. This was especially appealing to tourists and business people from out-of-town who didn't want to grab a taxi or deal with parking. ...more

December 11, 2008

If you're a teenager driving in the Tampa Bay area this holiday season, be careful. Allstate Insurance says the Bay area is the most dangerous place in the nation for teens to drive during the holidays. ...more

December 3, 2008

Patsy Nathe, co-owner of R.J. Nathe and Sons logging company and Tall Timber Cattle and Grove, has been selected Florida's "Woman of the Year in Agriculture" for 2008. The award, now in its 24th year, recognizes women who have made outstanding contributions to Florida agriculture. The award is sponsored by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Florida State Fair Authority ...more

November 21, 2008

When giving an informational presentation, visual aids can go a long way, especially visual aids that are more than 50 feet long. ...more

November 5, 2008

The race for Pasco Superintendent of Schools features two well-qualified candidates in Republican incumbent Heather Fiorentino and her Democratic challenger Stephen Donaldson. ...more

October 25, 2008

JPMorgan Chase and Nielsen said Thursday they plan to lay off employees in the Tampa Bay area. ...more

October 24, 2008

JPMorgan Chase and Nielsen said today that they plan to lay off employees in Tampa. ...more

October 23, 2008