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

It might be acceptable for adults at the gym, in road races and in triathlons. But high school girls in sports bras and boys with bare chests violate the dress code of Hillsborough County's public schools and officials are once again attempting to enforce the rule - no matter how hot it is. ...more

November 5, 2009

The speed limit on Meadow Pointe Boulevard is going up. Pasco County commissioners Tuesday morning approved a plan to raise the speed limit for the two-lane road to 45 mph between State Road 54 and Sheringham Way and to 40 mph south to Beardsley Drive. ...more

November 4, 2009

A meeting on Plant High expansion Tuesday showed it's proving unpopular among neighbors, who fear construction spillover in surrounding Palma Ceia, and Plant parents, who – despite assurances from officials – say more class space means more students. ...more

October 28, 2009

McCoy, Calvary shine bright at 1A-Region 5 TAMPA - On a day that included controversial disqualifications of two of the area's top boys players, several lights still shined brightly at the Class 1A-Region 5 tournament. ...more

October 27, 2009

At least three of five school board members agree board policy concerning anonymous tips about district employees needs to change. ...more

October 26, 2009

District 3 Keane Chapman believes he can offer leadership that would help the district move forward in many ways that it hasn't for the past few years. ...more

October 25, 2009

Hillsborough County health and school officials are gearing up for swine flu vaccinations next week in several middle and high schools, though plans could change depending on availability of supplies. ...more

October 24, 2009

School board re-establishes former application process for magnet schools, plans to start committee ...more

October 20, 2009

An as-yet-unnamed neighborhood school will receive a donation in November from the Jane Castor Academic Fund. ...more

October 14, 2009