The Hernando County School District was justified in its decision to deny an application for a charter school for dropouts, the state Board of Education ruled Tuesday. ...more

March 19, 2009

All-Star point guard Jameer Nelson said Tuesday his "spirits are high" and is optimistic he can play again this season for the Orlando Magic, despite a torn labrum in his right shoulder. ...more

February 3, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - A proposed charter school that would target high school dropouts may have to delay its plans. ...more

November 13, 2008

In his first interview since conceding the presidential election, Sen. John McCain said Tuesday that Sarah Palin did not damage his presidential bid and he dismissed anonymous criticism aimed at her following their crushing defeat. ...more

November 13, 2008

The school board said no, but backers of a charter school for the county's dropouts will appeal to a higher authority. ...more

November 9, 2008

A charter school for Hernando County's dropouts was shot down by the school board Tuesday. ...more

November 5, 2008

8:10 a.m.: Rhonda Burel seemed determined to be part of a news story today, and not in a good way. She stood in the right-turn lane off bustling Bearss Avenue in front of the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library in Tampa holding a McCain/Palin sign she had yanked from the ground outside the polling place. ...more

November 4, 2008

A private company seeking to open a charter school for Hernando County's dropouts will come before the school board Tuesday with more detailed information and a key addition to its resume. ...more

November 2, 2008

School board members made it clear Tuesday that a charter school to bring the county's dropout population back into the fold is a good idea. ...more

October 22, 2008

Committee recommends denial; cites funding and enrollment concerns. ...more

October 21, 2008