Chambers of commerce exist to serve their members - companies and individuals wanting to grow their businesses. But some chambers go beyond the usual luncheons, parties and training programs by making community service an equal part of their missions. ...more

December 10, 2008

species in the region, including native species such as the Florida duskywing and Zestos skipper. ...more

August 3, 2008

Despite a decade of education reform, tens of thousands of Florida's high school students don't read well enough to survive in the work force. ...more

July 1, 2008

It's obvious that state Sen. Gary Siplin, D-Orlando, has a real problem with young people showing their underwear. For three years he has filed bills that would require "fashion police" to patrol public schools and suspend kids wearing droopy drawers. Most of his efforts have failed in committee, but he's back with new legislation to deal with the adolescent crime of going beltless. ...more

January 20, 2008

Congress sent President Bush legislation Friday to boost financial aid for college students by cutting some $20 billion in government subsidies to banks that make student loans. ...more

September 8, 2007