Florida's unemployment rate in July increased to 6.1 percent, the highest in the state in 13 years. ...more

August 16, 2008

Plant High School's Danceros returned with a slew of awards from the recent Universal Dance Association Camp at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. The team placed first for Home Routine, received the Rock Star Award the first night of camp and took the Leadership Award for the third consecutive year. The team's seven seniors were selected as All Stars, receiving an invitation to dance in Paris on New Year's Eve. Every team member received Superior Ribbons, earning the Danceros the All Superior Award. ...more

August 13, 2008

The University of South Florida has no names on a petition to ban beer ads on televised college sports games. ...more

August 7, 2008

The Democratic primary for Senate District 11 pits a college student against a Vietnam War veteran old enough to be his opponent's father. ...more

August 4, 2008

Someone in state government needs to step up and address the standoff over the proposed commuter-rail project in Orlando. ...more

August 3, 2008

What has come to be known in east Orlando as a hot spot for college students is opening its second establishment near the University of South Florida. ...more

July 30, 2008

TEMPLE TERRACE - What has come to be known in east Orlando as a hot spot for college students is opening its second establishment near the University of South Florida. Scoop Bar & Grill will replace the former Whistle Junction at 5105 E. Fowler Ave. The opening is expected in late August or early September. ...more

July 25, 2008

Carmine Giardina can't imagine a better summer than the one he's experiencing right now. ...more

July 22, 2008

Of the 40 finalists for Pickering Fellowships who went to Washington in May, two were from New Port Richey. ...more

July 4, 2008

Best Buy awarded a $1,500 scholarship to Amy Marsh, a Durant High School graduate who will enter the University of Central Florida in the fall. She is the daughter of Steven and Shari Marsh of Valrico. ...more

June 28, 2008