Some variation of the axiom "Great leaders are made, not born" has been used for years in the business, political and sports worlds to help motivate individuals to strive beyond the common and reach new heights. ...more

December 16, 2009

Hernando County eighth- to 12-graders can win $300 by creating an 8.5 by 11 inch poster with an anti-violence theme. ...more

December 10, 2009

Members of the Plant City Optimist Club recently held their annual Youth Appreciation Ceremony recognizing eight local high school students for their accomplishments. ...more

December 9, 2009

Hundreds of ticket holders came to the South Florida Community College's gymnasium Wednesday evening to see The Dallas Brass, as part of the college's Artist Series of performances for this season. ...more

December 6, 2009

Ariana Leonard's high school students shuffled in their seats, eagerly awaiting a cue from their Spanish teacher that the assignment would begin. ...more

November 27, 2009

The Florida economy will turn around but it will take the work both of residents and of government leaders to make it happen. ...more

November 25, 2009

Current plan calls for only two. ...more

November 19, 2009

By placing 88 small crosses on lockers in their school's main hallway on Thursday, a few Lake Placid High School students want to illustrate the message that 88 people die each day in Florida from smoking-related causes. ...more

November 17, 2009

Sheriff's deputies in Pasco County have released a composite image and beefed up patrols near school bus stops and schools where they believe a serial flasher is stalking children. Two cases have been in Holiday Lake Estates - one near a school - and the other four have been near schools as well. ...more

November 13, 2009

The Hillsborough County school district has spent nearly $1 billion on teachers, schools, and classroom additions since Florida passed a law forcing more of each. ...more

November 7, 2009