Browse past news stories for Middleton High School in Tampa, FL.

• Tampa police make arrest in shooting death of Middleton High School senior (St. Petersburg Times)
  posted on November 26, 2009 at 03:00:54 am
  Authorities are still looking for the killers in two other cases.
• Family of boy in Ragusa sex case plans to sue school board (The Tampa Tribune)
  posted on November 16, 2009 at 11:09:00 pm
  The family of a middle school student plans to sue the Hillsborough County school board, saying the boy suffered personal and psychological injuries from having a sexual relationship with his teacher, Stephanie Ragusa.
• Police: Witnesses coming forward in teen's slaying (Central Tampa News & Tribune)
  posted on November 16, 2009 at 07:02:35 pm
  Several witnesses have come forward since police appealed for help in last week's slaying of a Middleton High School senior.
• Hillsborough deputies issue murder warrant based on clue provided by victim (St. Petersburg Times)
  posted on November 13, 2009 at 03:22:27 pm
  "He's the last one who called my cell," he adds.
• Police: 17-year-old killed over bicycle (Bay News 9 Tampa Bay)
  posted on November 13, 2009 at 11:01:33 am
  Greg Allen died at Tampa General Hospital after being shot in his chest in the Desoto Park community last night. Watch the story Previous information
• Police: 17-Year-Old Killed Over Bicycle (Central Florida News 13)
  posted on November 13, 2009 at 07:04:32 am
  Tampa police say that 17-year-old Greg Allen, who was shot to death Wednesday evening, was killed over a bicycle.
• Slain Middleton student planned to join National Guard (Central Tampa News & Tribune)
  posted on November 13, 2009 at 03:17:25 am
  Gregory Allen Jr. planned to join the National Guard after graduating from Middleton High School, where he had once been named "Turnaround Student of the Year" for the uptick in his academics and behavior.
• Authorities searching for gunmen in deadly shootings (Bay News 9 Tampa Bay)
  posted on November 12, 2009 at 06:02:31 pm
  Three people were killed Wednesday night in gun violence across Hillsborough County.  Shooting updates Shooting locations Comment on this story
• Slain Middleton student planned to join National Guard, stepdad says (The Tampa Tribune)
  posted on November 12, 2009 at 05:40:05 pm
  A 17-year-old Middleton High School senior fatally shot Wednesday was a good youngster who didn't hang out on the streets and didn't deserve to die, his father said today. Gregory Allen Jr. died just after 10 p.m. at Tampa General Hospital. Eddie Pace learned of his stepson's death this morning. He said Gregory was set to graduate and had planned to join the National Guard. Pace asked for ...
• Shooting followed argument over bike (FOX 13 Tampa Bay)
  posted on November 12, 2009 at 03:27:38 pm
  Grief counselors are at Middleton High School today as students learn that one of their own was killed.  Police believe it all started with an argument over a bicycle.
• Three dead, one wounded in unrelated Tampa shootings (St. Petersburg Times)
  posted on November 12, 2009 at 08:34:12 am
  TAMPA The first shooting followed an argument over a stolen bicycle.
• St. Pete Doc says football may cause long-term brain problems (ABC Action News Tampa Bay)
  posted on October 31, 2009 at 06:50:59 am
  The former team president of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers spoke at a congressional hearing this week on brain injuries among football players.
• Lakeland Electric gets $20 million grant (FOX 13 Tampa Bay)
  posted on October 28, 2009 at 09:57:05 am
  Lakeland Electric will get $20 million out of the $3.4 billion in federal funding President Barack Obama announced Tuesday to help modernize its entire grid, serving 120,000 customers.
• City council OKs medical clinic (Central Tampa News & Tribune)
  posted on October 28, 2009 at 04:18:55 am
  A $4 million project to build a medical clinic near Middleton High School won initial approval last week from Tampa City Council.
• Elia says tougher FCAT standards don't worry her (The Tampa Tribune)
  posted on September 16, 2009 at 01:30:03 am
  Florida has made it harder for schools to earn an A.
• 4 schools in area get new leaders (Carollwood News & Tribune)
  posted on August 19, 2009 at 04:10:35 am
  New principals will welcome students back to four area schools. The Hillsborough County school district made leadership changes because of retirements and transfers this summer at McKitrick Elementary, Lake Magdalene Elementary, Walker Middle and Gaither High.
• In Tampa graveyard, young man grieves for other young men and vows: 'No more funerals.' (St. Petersburg Times)
  posted on August 15, 2009 at 08:43:12 am
  TAMPA The lanky young man pauses to right an upturned vase of flowers as he makes his way through a groomed landscape in Rest Haven Memorial Park.
• Red Cross rehearses hurricane efforts (The Tampa Tribune)
  posted on August 14, 2009 at 11:40:04 pm
  With the prospect of some very nasty storms looming in the Atlantic, the Tampa Bay chapter of the American Red Cross drilled themselves today and moved some supplies into the region, just in case West Central Florida is smacked by a hurricane.
• At Middleton, a new focus and new principal (South Tampa News & Tribune)
  posted on August 10, 2009 at 03:19:58 pm
  Middleton High School's new principal has only worked at the school for a year, but his ties go back decades.
• More than just a coach (The Sarasota Herald-Tribune)
  posted on July 29, 2009 at 05:02:23 am
  By TOM BALOG Raheem Morris has much to learn as he embarks on his first season as head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But he already has a full grasp of one important facet of his job -- the understanding that he is an ambassador for the game.
• Hillsborough schools superintendent names Owen Young to lead Middleton High (St. Petersburg Times)
  posted on July 28, 2009 at 02:44:24 pm
  Owen Young, an assistant principal, has been chosen to help turn around Middleton High.
• King High assistant principal told to stop popping students' toes (Northeast Tampa News & Tribune)
  posted on July 24, 2009 at 06:21:17 pm
  Toe popping. It was the unique way to get the attention of wayward students for a King High School assistant principal, although whether it is considered corporal punishment is up for debate. Five students told authorities they had their toes popped by Olayinka Alege after their grades had slipped. None said the toe popping hurt, but some said it did feel kind of weird. The toe popping ended up ...
• Reidel Anthony finding his coaching way (WTSP-TV Tampa)
  posted on July 19, 2009 at 12:11:20 am
  Former Bucs and Gators receiver Reidel Anthony is coaching and working with kids.
• School's low performance prompts community meeting (Bay News 9 Tampa Bay)
  posted on July 18, 2009 at 10:30:43 pm
  TAMPA (Bay News 9) -- After years of low performance ratings, many are asking how they can help improve Middleton High School in east Tampa.
• 4Achievements praised, suggestions offered at forum on Tampa's Middleton High future (St. Petersburg Times)
  posted on July 18, 2009 at 08:36:27 am
  With intervention threatened, the troubled Tampa school solicits ideas for improvement.
• Turning things around at Tampa high school (St. Petersburg Times)
  posted on July 10, 2009 at 08:30:13 am
  I can’t say enough about how hard the dedicated Middleton High staff has worked. Still, none of us believe we are moving fast enough, and a grade of D is not good enough. We will not simply wait for things to get better. We will continue to make them better.
• Middleton grads fear for school (Central Tampa News & Tribune)
  posted on June 29, 2009 at 06:03:50 pm
  Middleton High School alumni gathered throughout the weekend to pay homage to the school and its 75 years of history, but their thoughts often turned to the school's troubled present.
• Tampa fails in bid to be named All-America City (The Tampa Tribune)
  posted on June 19, 2009 at 02:50:04 am
  Cheers filled the ballroom at the Marriott Waterfront Hotel & Marina on Friday night, but not for Tampa. One of 29 finalists, Tampa failed to capture the title All-America City. It's the Oscar of local government awards.
• Tampa takes best shot at securing All-American City award (The Tampa Tribune)
  posted on June 17, 2009 at 06:10:04 pm
  Tampa is one of 32 finalists in the league's 2009 contest, which recognizes cities that have fixed blighted neighborhoods, created jobs or reduced crime rates, among other accomplishments. It's considered the Oscar of local government awards.
• Towns compete in Tampa this week for the All-America City title (Creative Loafing Tampa)
  posted on June 17, 2009 at 03:11:03 pm
  But who's equipped with good ideas? By Wayne Garcia ... By Wayne Garcia The best civic ideas in the United States converge on Tampa Bay this week, but few people realize how rich a trove of public-private partnership programs will be highlighted over at the Marriott Waterside. The National Civic League's 60th annual All-America City Award conference is the destination for the 30 communities ...