When Hillsborough Community College opened its Ruskin campus next to a public high school, leaders of the college and the county school district had what seemed to be an obvious goal: ...more

December 17, 2008

They prey on motorists who leave their cars unlocked while they run in to a day care or school for just a couple of minutes. But that's all it takes to open the door and swipe a purse, or anything else of value, said Pasco County Sheriff's Office spokesman Kevin Doll. ...more

December 15, 2008

A man approached two elementary school-age boys near their bus stop last Friday afternoon claiming to be a police officer, according to a Pasco sheriff's office report. Authorities know of no officers in the area at the time. When the boys, 6 and 8, arrived at Richey Elementary School they reported the incident to school officials. ...more

December 15, 2008

Explorer K-8's principal will return to school Monday after an extended absence due to an illness that left him hospitalized. ...more

December 12, 2008

When Hillsborough Community College opened its Ruskin campus next to a public high school, leaders of the college and the county school district had what seemed to be an obvious goal: develop a program in which the students at Lennard High School can get a jump on higher education by earning college credit at HCC. ...more

December 11, 2008

As a way to save money, the Hillsborough County School Board voted Tuesday to cut the summer workweek for all employees to four days. ...more

December 10, 2008

The Pinellas County School Board expects an overflow crowd at a meeting at 5 p.m. today to discuss ways to cut next year's budget. ...more

December 9, 2008