Fidel Castro, who is 81 and ailing, initiated a rare moment of political uncertainty in Cuba when he resigned this week after nearly five decades in power. He and his brother Raul represent the generation known in Cuba as the "historicos," those who rose to power because of their active early support for the revolution. ...more

February 22, 2008

About 600 East Bay High School students were honored Tuesday in the school's auditorium, and a select few received gifts like iPods, printers and digital cameras. ...more

February 2, 2008

School district leaders are pushing forward with plans to open a new school in August to relieve crowding at some University Area schools. ...more

December 22, 2007

TEMPLE CREST - School district leaders are pushing forward plans to open a new school in August to relieve crowding at some University Area schools. The Hillsborough County School Board approved the hiring of an architect for Elementary M, which will be built where Temple Heights Christian School and Baptist Church once stood. ...more

December 19, 2007

Twin Lakes Elementary's fourth principal in five years hopes to stick around awhile. ...more

December 13, 2007

Twin Lakes Elementary's fourth principal in five years hopes to stick around a while. Edith Lefler said she was excited about working with Twin Lakes' parents and students and getting involved in the school's innovative activities, such as its professional development for teachers. "They have such amazing things going on," Lefler said. "It's the type of school I'd love to lead." The Hillsborough County school board appointed her as principal Tuesday night, replacing Holly Saia, who was transferred to Shaw Elementary. Lefler, 36, comes from Town and Country Elementary, where she has served as assistant principal for elementary instruction. "I know the Town and Country family will sorely miss you, but you'll be a welcome addition to the Twin Lakes family," said school board member Susan Valdes. ...more

December 11, 2007

Some school boards are known for shouting, table pounding and discord. For years, the Hillsborough County School Board was not. ...more

November 13, 2007

Shaw students will get a new leader and more relief from crowding. ...more

November 10, 2007

Long-time members of the Hillsborough County School Board made a good case for term limits Tuesday by refusing to pull the reins on lucrative consulting contracts - an area of spending that's spun out of control. ...more

November 8, 2007

Disagreement and debate over consultants' contracts Tuesday didn't stop the Hillsborough County School Board from approving a new $157,612 contract for a recently retired employee. ...more

November 7, 2007