During the past year, University of South Florida leaders have overhauled the academic support for student-athletes and made scholastic success among players a top priority. ...more

October 15, 2008

Scott Thompson of Winter Haven has deep roots in Florida citrus and ranching. He is from the third generation citrus growers, cattle ranchers and farmers. ...more

October 12, 2008

Guy Maxcy, a Republican, said that if he wins a fifth consecutive 4-year term, it will be his last. ...more

October 12, 2008

Jeff Roth credits his faith and family in keeping him grounded in a difficult job where he regularly deals with horrific cases of child abuse and neglect. ...more

September 8, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - Joanne Hurley was elected Tuesday to the District 2 seat on the Pasco County School Board, defeating her two opponents by a wide margin. ...more

August 27, 2008

PLANS TO STOP WASTEFUL SPENDING ...more

August 11, 2008

Regarding "JetBlue Selling Pillows, Blankets" (Business, August 5). It is time that the American public helps the airlines with additional revenue ideas. Here are some creative tips the airline CEOs have probably thought of but not yet implemented: ...more

August 6, 2008

Appearing in the heart of Florida's Space Coast, Barack Obama said Saturday that he has decided to drop his long-standing proposal to help pay for his program for early childhood education by trimming the NASA budget. ...more

August 3, 2008

The county commission on Tuesday appointed a 17-member "stakeholders" committee to revamp Pasco's land development regulations to make the codes more "user friendly." ...more

July 23, 2008

Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson spent another day stumping for the U.S. banking system, declaring Tuesday that his top priority was ensuring "stability and confidence in our markets and financial institutions." ...more

July 23, 2008