Tampa Preparatory School alumnus Lee Hower, Class of '96, addressed the opening convocation of school on Aug. 20 in the Walter Gymnasium. Looking back on his time at Tampa Prep, Hower formed a philosophy that has stayed with him: Act short term but always think long term. ...more

September 9, 2009

On Facebook, most people make friends the old-fashioned way - by sending a request to be added to someone's posse of pals. ...more

September 7, 2009

Tampa quickly is extending its reign as king of the global text message business. ...more

August 26, 2009

City government has entered the online world of social networking. In an effort to modernize their communication with the public, Tampa officials have joined Twitter, a Web-based messaging service accessible on a wide variety of devices. It allows the city to send out brief, real-time messages - or "tweets" - of interest to the public. ...more

June 11, 2009

When will power be restored at your home? Progress Energy is updating storm restoration efforts on Twitter. ...more

May 31, 2009

While the potentially dangerous Conficker worm was being tracked throughout April Fools' Day, more harmless hoaxes were being fired out across the Internet. ...more

April 1, 2009

Studies show cyber-bullying is becoming more prevalent in this high-tech age. ...more

April 1, 2009

"Stealing MySpace: The Battle to Control the Most Popular Website in America," by Julia Angwin (Random House, $27) ...more

March 22, 2009

A Zephyrhills teen with access to guns and a map detailing plans to shoot up his school was sentenced today to a lengthy probation term after pleading guilty. ...more

March 4, 2009

As I got ready for an overseas trip this month, I did the things diplomats normally do: I made last-minute calls, prepared notes from meetings, packed briefing materials and travel documents. Then I did something that reflects how the world of public diplomacy is changing to adapt to the digital age: I sent a tweet. ...more

December 27, 2008