Money will not solve our lack of educational excellence. ...more

August 29, 2008

Angry parents. Late or missing buses. Lack of time to roll out a new plan. ...more

August 24, 2008

The choice before the Tampa City Council today is simple: Appease a politically powerful union by awarding it an exorbitant pay package or safeguard limited tax dollars. ...more

August 22, 2008

Congressional leaders and regulators have to be feeling a little like the superhero Batman, as depicted in the stunning blockbuster "The Dark Knight." ...more

August 5, 2008

An Invalid Argument Regarding "Hillsborough Could Use An Elected County Mayor" by Fred Karl (Commentary, July 20): ...more

July 26, 2008

In the general election in November we will have an opportunity to vote to amend the county's charter to provide for a county mayor. If the amendments pass we will have an improved governance structure that will increase the effectiveness and efficiency of county government. However, if we fail to act in November it may be a long time before we have another chance. ...more

July 20, 2008

Handel Eugene, a recent Hillsborough High School graduate, was looking forward to enjoying a nice dinner out with his family before leaving two days later for the University of Central Florida. ...more

June 25, 2008

Joanne Cone told a judge Friday that she should have been more aggressive in learning about her husband's activities, more questioning of his motives, more determined to stop him. ...more

June 21, 2008

Former road contractor Michael Cone could have spared his wife a criminal conviction and possible prison sentence. ...more

June 20, 2008

A.J. Stathas went to bed Friday night full of hope. "Daddy," the 10-year-old said to his father, Allen, owner of Cars Unlimited at 201. W. Fletcher Ave., "wake me up at midnight. We'll drive down, and they will be there." ...more

June 15, 2008