Kids can get free back-to-school haircuts. ...more

August 14, 2009

Forty years ago this week, the Woodstock music festival blasted into existence in Bethel, N.Y. ...more

August 13, 2009

Jennifer Hudson has given birth to her first child. ...more

August 11, 2009

A toddler remains in critical condition today after nearly drowning in pool at a home west of Interstate 275 near Fowler and Florida avenues, Tampa police say. ...more

August 4, 2009

The school bell rings for most students in a few weeks meaning it's time to get ready for another year of classes, practices, after-school activities, bus stop runs and carpools. ...more

August 3, 2009

The school district will offer a tour of Anclote High School from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday so parents, residents and businesspeople can learn about the programs the county's newest high school will offer. ...more

August 2, 2009

The Girls Scouts of Osceola Service Unit are seeking new members. In hopes of informing parents and young girls about the troop, a meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Town 'N Country Regional Library, 7606 Paula Drive. The troop accepts members from Alexander, Bellamy, Crestwood, Morgan Woods, Town and Country and Woodbridge elementary schools and Pierce and Webb middle schools and Leto High. The meeting will include refreshments. For information, call (813) 885-1032. ...more

July 31, 2009

The upcoming school year in Hillsborough County has 14 half days scheduled. If the school board wanted to save money, why don't they have seven additional student days off for teacher planning or shorten the school year by seven days? ...more

July 31, 2009

The Wesley Chapel High football team will hold a meeting for all prospective players Thursday at 7 p.m. in the school's gymnasium. ...more

July 29, 2009

A New Tampa baby is getting a lot more exposure after winning Tampa Bay's Next Superstar Baby Contest. ...more

July 29, 2009