It was shocking enough when six high school football players were accused of sodomizing six younger teammates with a broomstick during training camp. But the scandal was raised to a whole new level when the coaches were accused of turning a blind eye to the hazing. ...more

September 24, 2008

Sheriff, superintendent: Public should stay alert, too. ...more

September 23, 2008

With 460 school bus stops around the county, it's next to impossible for officials to make sure every child waiting for a ride to school is safe. ...more

September 23, 2008

For 33 days, this Tennessee city wondered what happened to a 9-year-old Girl Scout who disappeared while out delivering cookies. ...more

September 21, 2008

School resource officers do a lot more than make arrests and investigate infractions at Hernando County schools. ...more

September 20, 2008

PLANT CITY "Empowering Youth," a free summit covering a variety of timely topics and even providing lunch, will be held Sept. 27 at Bethel MB Church, 804 W. Renfro St. ...more

September 18, 2008

PlayMania, a local interactive center for children, will host a fundraiser Sept. 28 to benefit Sydney's School for Autism, the only school in the county catering to youngsters with the nation's fastest-growing developmental disorder. ...more

September 17, 2008

As a bar owner who was lucky enough to have a seat at the Gators-Hurricanes game in Gainesville last weekend, it feels like the right time to weigh in on the subject of moving the drinking age back to 18 - which I will always vehemently oppose. ...more

September 13, 2008

About 500 people celebrated Interbay-Glover Family YMCA's 25th anniversary at an open house Aug. 23. The 1980s-themed party featured a cookout, family games, face painting and a costume contest. The YMCA, 4411 S. Himes Ave., serves 9,000 members, drawing from South Tampa neighborhoods with activities for adults and youngsters, a nursery, teen spinning classes, leadership clubs and senior citizen fitness groups. On Sunday mornings, it hosts Logos Dei Community Church. ...more

September 10, 2008