Jason Starkman, Epicure Owner, Taken To Court Over $1.2 Million Gambling Debt

​When it came to betting against the Seminole Tribe of Florida, prominent businessman Jason Starkman didn’t know when to walk away — yet so far he has still come out even. Last week, the Semino… Continue reading “Jason Starkman, Epicure Owner, Taken To Court Over $1.2 Read More

‘Three Musketeers’ share strong bond

Three Steinbrenner High School students have formed an inseparable, lifelong friendship. And it all began when they were just toddlers.

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Questions surround 4-year-old’s death

“They laughed at me.” That’s what Tracey Strass said doctors did when she was concerned about her daughter’s health. But it turned it was no laughing matter. A short time later, her 4-year-old tragically died. Now, a family torn apart by tragedy is searching for answers.

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In FCAT Workshop, Miami-Dade Teachers Asked to Arrange Words For "Fatness"

A group of Miami-Dade Schools public teachers at an FCAT workshop were recently given a sample test that will not restore your faith that the finest minds are running our school district. The te… Continue reading “In FCAT Workshop, Miami-Dade Teachers Asked to Arrange Words For Read More

Lakeland Man Recalls Career in Country Music

Among his North Lakeland neighbors, Kent Westberry is best known for a mean pitcher of fruit tea.

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Tip for teachers: Don’t mess up when boss is observing

At an annual training over the summer, Hialeah Senior High School writing teacher Kathy Pham and her colleagues heard what seemed like basic advice from the United Teachers of Dade: Make sure your principal observes you in the classroom this year.

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Teacher challenges plan in Miami-Dade

While the state teachers union is waging a legal battle against new teacher evaluations that tie student scores to teacher pay and tenure, another challenge is brewing in Miami-Dade.

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Complex new teacher evaluations tied to student test scores

Starting this year, officials will use a data-driven formula to grade teachers. Half of teachers’ evaluations will still come from traditional principal evaluations.

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