Two Tampa elementary schools were honored Wednesday in Little Rock, Ark., by former President Bill Clinton for their efforts in fighting obesity and making their schools healthier places. ...more

August 7, 2008

TAMPA Hundreds of Hillsborough County families can rest a bit easier now about the rising costs of a college education, thanks to the generosity of others. ...more

May 31, 2008

'Wild Things' Are At The Storybook Ball The ballroom of A La Carte Event Pavilion in Tampa was remade with scenery from the Maurice Sendak children's book "Where the Wild Things Are" for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay's Storybook Ball on May 17. The event raised $300,000 for organization and construction of a fourth Ronald McDonald House in the Bay area, plus other projects. Busch Gardens, the entertainment sponsor, provided animals, and a live auction included Sugar, a Maltese puppy. The ball was chaired by Allison Casper Adams and her husband, Robby. The couple joined Janice Davis, executive director of the charity, to greet the 554 guests. Also, retired Tampa Bay Buccaneers fullback Mike Alstott was given the Award of Excellence for his community service with children. ...more

May 25, 2008

Terry Senhauser of Nelson Elementary School in Dover, Kristy Verdi of Randall Middle School in Lithia and Donald Langland of Brandon High School. ...more

January 2, 2008

Two of the top teachers in Hillsborough County are from New Tampa schools. ...more

December 22, 2007

The Hillsborough Education Foundation named its first finalist for Hillsborough County Teacher of the Year this morning. ...more

December 14, 2007

More than a year after helping prevent a potential school bus disaster, a Ruskin high school student's bravery was commended again. ...more

October 31, 2007