The head of a prominent cancer research institute issued an unprecedented warning to his faculty and staff Wednesday: Limit cell phone use because of the possible risk of cancer. ...more

July 24, 2008

A 15-year-old boy died at home this morning, soon after he was found not breathing by his father. ...more

June 27, 2008

2008 FCAT Results Here are Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test mean scores for schools in New Tampa, Temple Terrace, Thonotosassa and the University Area. Tests are scored on a scale from 100 to 500. ...more

June 11, 2008

The state releases FCAT scores in math, reading and science for grades 4 to 10. Students doing OK in reading and math, but science remains a struggle. ...more

June 10, 2008

A consumer advocacy group called on the Food and Drug Administration Tuesday to ban the use of eight artificial colorings in food because the additives may cause hyperactivity and behavior problems in some children. ...more

June 4, 2008

I was born into a very large extended family so we attended many weddings as I was growing up. I remember being totally enthralled with the idea of being the bride — star of the show, queen for a day … Cinderella. My sister, just two years older, was equally dazzled by the idea, so, along with three other girls in our neighborhood, we decided to "play" wedding. The problem was, of course, that we all wanted to be the bride. So, we hatched an elaborate plan for earning the position. The way it worked was that you had to play all the other roles first, and do them well, to finally become the bride. This made perfect sense to me, a 7-year-old. I dug in and did my best with each part in each wedding over a period of several months. It wasn't till years later that it finally dawned on me that, being last in line, I was actually the only one who had to play every role before I got to be the bride. Being a bridesmaid was easy, you got to wear a pretty dress and be admired by all the other kids in the neighborhood, who were always invited to come and be the audience. ...more

May 31, 2008

Leonard Pitts's article on the conservative's having given negative connotations to the words "liberal" and "feminism," also applies to the word "evolution." (A Liberal Defense of the Word Feminist, 2/8/08) Evolution tells us that species must adapt to changing environments if they are to survive. Jesus told us we must change our ways by conquering our fears if we wish to survive. What Jesus proved is that it is possible to change our ways, and non-violence will be our salvation. What science has proven, unknowingly, is what religion has known all along. ...more

February 11, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - Lesley Wade, a biology instructor at Wiregrass Ranch High School, has been selected Pasco County's teacher of the year. ...more

January 16, 2008

Brian Francisco of New Port Richey says Bible has best account of creation. ...more

January 8, 2008

Lingering outside a particularly fragrant classroom at Challenger K-8 School of Science and Mathematics on Wednesday, Carter Bolesta, 13, poked his head in. ...more

December 22, 2007