Maybe the best way to appreciate why the elephant-you-know-what has royally hit the fan over at the Lowry Park Zoo, is to suppose for a moment that the attraction's president, Lex Salisbury, was instead a Hillsborough County commissioner. ...more

September 13, 2008

Hernando County has discussed two major capital improvement projects – a new judicial center and an expansion to the crowded jail. ...more

September 7, 2008

With one council member voting "no" to the budget, the Sebring City Council approved the city's 2008-09 budget and property tax rate. ...more

September 7, 2008

County seeks funding sources. ...more

September 5, 2008

With one council member voting "no" to the budget, the Sebring City Council approved the city's 2008-09 budget and property tax rate. ...more

September 5, 2008

The city of Tampa's budget theme for the 2009 fiscal year is "Commitment to Progress." Despite shrinking property tax revenue and a sluggish economy, we believe that the city should aggressively repair, maintain and improve its infrastructure. It is also important to maintain high levels of public safety and basic core services that the public depends upon. ...more

August 15, 2008

Design and construction of the new Highlands County Sheriff's Building will start early next year as planned, according to the proposed county budget for the new 2008-09 fiscal year, which starts Oct. 1. ...more

August 14, 2008

Dramatic fare increases and flagging demand for travel may test Tampa International Airport in the year ahead, its director says, but the groundwork will continue for its largest expansion project in 40 years. ...more

August 8, 2008

Community teamwork can go a long way, especially in areas like South Brooksville that have been historically neglected. ...more

July 24, 2008

Community teamwork can go a long way, especially in areas like South Brooksville that have been historically neglected. ...more

July 23, 2008