WellCare Health Plans, an administrator of government-sponsored health care plans that is under investigation by the U.S. attorney's office, on Thursday laid off 208 employees, including some at its Henderson Road headquarters. ...more

May 23, 2008

The Hernando County School Board voted 4-1 Tuesday to give Superintendent Wayne Alexander a 5.5 percent pay raise. ...more

May 21, 2008

Quarterback Rex Grossman signed a one-year deal Saturday with the Chicago Bears and will compete for the starting job. ...more

February 24, 2008

Zach Thomas, a seven-time Pro Bowl linebacker and one of the most popular and productive players ever to wear a Dolphins uniform, was released Thursday, the biggest move yet in Miami's massive rebuilding project. ...more

February 15, 2008

When T.K. Wetherell took over as president of Florida State, one of his first acts was to commission a study of the athletic department. The study determined former AD Dave Hart's program operated in a "culture of isolation," putting a strain on their relationship from the beginning. ...more

February 6, 2008

Hillsborough Schools Superintendent MaryEllen Elia will make $290,518 this year after adding a bonus for improved student performance during 2006-07. ...more

January 15, 2008

Bill Stewart didn't need an actual job interview. His performance in the 2 1/2 weeks since Rich Rodriguez resigned, punctuated by West Virginia's resounding victory over Oklahoma in the Fiesta Bowl, was enough. ...more

January 4, 2008

Cliff Floyd owns a World Series ring that has been around longer than the Rays have been playing baseball, so it's fair to say he'll be able to spread some wisdom around a young clubhouse. ...more

December 17, 2007

The Rays appear close to signing veteran outfielder Cliff Floyd, but the deal is not yet done. ...more

December 14, 2007

The Florida Orchestra will open its next masterworks program with the joys of Mozart and Sibelius, but just as important as the music will be a bit of security behind the scenes. ...more

December 11, 2007