Now they know, and the hard question of money comes next. But the glow of acceptance hasn't worn off yet for Hillsborough County high school seniors who spent Friday evening glued to computer screens as they awaited official word on whether they would become Baby Gators. ...more

February 17, 2010

Used cardboard. Aluminum soda cans. Weeks-old newspapers. This might seem like unwanted trash to most people, but high school students across Pasco County have a different perspective. ...more

February 10, 2010

Used cardboard. Aluminum soda cans. Weeks' old newspapers. This might seem like unwanted trash to most people, but high school students throughout Pasco County have a different perspective. Those viewpoints will be on display beginning Monday at the West Pasco Government Center as part of the annual Art of Recycling contest and exhibit. ...more

February 6, 2010

UCF commit Josh Reese's 50-yard catch gave the United States team of high school stars a 17-0 win over the World team. ...more

January 30, 2010

Last year, I had the pleasure of judging the Best Teen Chef Competition at The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Tampa. Brittany Porter, then 17, won against four other chefs. Her prize included a $3,000 scholarship to the school. ...more

January 29, 2010

There are justifiable arguments that the U.S. could lose billions of dollars in personal income as well-educated Baby Boomers retire and are replaced by workers with less education. ...more

January 17, 2010

Josh Shirley scooped up the ball on a blocked field goal and raced 77 yards for a touchdown to help lead the West high school stars to a 30-14 victory over the East in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl on Saturday. ...more

January 10, 2010

Lisa Guerre of Riverview said she's personally heard from her son how much the money has helped with saving for a car, traveling to get home on leave and pursuing his education. ...more

January 6, 2010

Haven Mills of Zephyrhills had plans to graduate from Pasco-Hernando Community College in May with an associate's degree. Those plans could be put on hold because of the cut in funding for Florida Bright Futures scholarships. ...more

January 2, 2010

The games on the field at the Disney Soccer Showcase, beginning Saturday, will be among the most competitive local players will face over the course of the season. ...more

December 23, 2009