New Tampa Residents Present Science Fair Project At White House

Joey Santana and Sophia Nobles presented their science fair project outside the White House on March 23.
Joey Santana and Sophia Nobles presented their science fair project outside the White House on March 23.

By Celeste McLaughlin

Most middle school students display their science projects in their school’s gymnasium or library and, if they win, maybe at the local convention center. However, two New Tampa residents recently got to display their projects outside of the U.S. White House.Continue reading

School Board Delays Superintendent Search, Offers Contract To Deputy

eakinsBy Matt Wiley

The Hillsborough County School Board will move to offer its current deputy superintendent a new contract at its March 3 meeting to at least temporarily replace recently ousted superintendent of schools MaryEllen Elia, whose contract was bought out by the Board in January for $1.1 million. The Board also voted unanimously to delay a nationwide search for a new, permanent superintendent.Continue reading