Representatives from 20 local athletic leagues had until 5 p.m. Friday to return a questionnaire asking them if they would pay a $20-per-player annual user fee to help fund the parks department during tough budget times. ...more

August 31, 2008

TAMPA -- Junior C.J. Bennett threw for 241 yards in his first game as a full-time starter to lead Alonso past visiting Countryside 27-21 in the Kickoff Classic. ...more

August 30, 2008

Summer classes were a dream come true for Jeb Massaro. "I really wanted a rocket and never had had one," said Jeb, 8, of Dover. ...more

August 27, 2008

Overtime pay for the many Highlands County employees who did, or still are doing, extra duty to deal with Tropical Storm Fay will be by far the biggest cost to the county. ...more

August 21, 2008

For the second time this year, the Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce will be looking for a new executive director. ...more

August 20, 2008

DADE CITY For the second time this year, the Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce will be looking for a new executive director. Tony Lister, who was selected to serve as the chamber's director in April, has resigned. In a resignation e-mail, Lister said he would work full time at the chamber through Aug. 27 and then on a part-time basis as needed. Lister, 37, previously was a teacher at Wesley Chapel High School. In April 2005, Lister was elected unopposed to the San Antonio city commission to fill a seat left open by the retirement of four-term Commissioner Dennis Phillips. In March, the chamber severed its ties with longtime director Phyllis Smith. Smith resigned March 12 but had agreed to stay on while a new director was selected and settled into the position. ...more

August 19, 2008

Clothes, shoes, toys, strollers and car seats can be exchanged and purchased at multi-faceted Spring Hill store. ...more

August 11, 2008

She worked full-time before she had her daughter. Like many work-minded mothers, Jennifer Vitale wished for a job that could provide for her and her child, but she didn't want to be away from her for nine hours of the day. ...more

August 11, 2008

Parents with children at different elementary or K-8 schools may have varying views on the Hernando County School District's new "parent friendly" plan for open house night. ...more

July 31, 2008

SCHEDULE REVAMPED TO SERVE PARENTS, TEACHERS, OFFICIALS SAY ...more

July 31, 2008