The family of a middle school student plans to sue the Hillsborough County school district, saying the boy suffered personal and psychological injuries from having a sexual relationship with his teacher, Stephanie Ragusa. ...more

November 17, 2009

The family of a middle school student plans to sue the Hillsborough County school board, saying the boy suffered personal and psychological injuries from having a sexual relationship with his teacher, Stephanie Ragusa. ...more

November 16, 2009

The recent shooting deaths of two teenagers prompted teens and school board officials Saturday to organize a violence awareness rally at Johnson Middle School in Bradenton. ...more

September 20, 2009

There are 12 portable classrooms at Zephyrhills High School, and there should be three more by next school year, Principal Gerri Painter says. ...more

June 25, 2008

SEBRING — As the country moves toward energy independence, central Florida will be a key region, U.S. Rep. Tim Mahoney told county school board officials and administrators. "This is going to transform Highlands County," he said Thursday. "We believe that we are going to generate over 10,000 high-paying jobs in this region in the next 10 years." ...more

February 22, 2008

For the first time, the Hernando County School Board has overhauled the methodology used for education impact fees — and while the new information may be more accurate, it's not going to be cheap. ...more

January 15, 2008

For the first time, the Hernando County School Board has overhauled the methodology used for education impact fees - and while the new information may be more accurate, it's not going to be cheap. ...more

January 14, 2008

A school board consultant is recommending the school impact fee per single-family home be raised from $4,266 to $10,000 to cover new school construction - an increase of about 134 percent. ...more

December 22, 2007

A school board consultant is recommending the school impact fee per single-family home be raised from $4,266 to $10,000 to cover new school construction — an increase of about 134 percent. ...more

December 21, 2007

The Hillsborough County School Board has budgeted $316 million over the next five years for construction projects, and according to the plan officials presented to city commissioners on Monday, a portion of that money will be spent in the Plant City area. ...more

October 13, 2007