Starting this summer, federal law enacted to promote energy efficiency will end the manufacture of the magnetic ballast, a sort of electrical control device for the venerable T12 fluorescent tube. In 2012, the same law will end production of T12s. ...more

March 19, 2010

Hernando County has grown during the past 10 years, but not enough to earn any federal grant money for energy efficiency - at least not directly. ...more

March 27, 2009

Hernando County has grown during the past 10 years, but not enough to earn any federal grant money. ...more

March 26, 2009

Crib makers have proposed a ban on drop-side cribs because of concerns over infant deaths, injuries and a series of recalls in the past year or so. ...more

March 18, 2009

House foundations aren't all they're cracked up to be, Pasco County commissioners discussed this week. ...more

February 4, 2009

Stricter county codes on foundations for newly built houses could lead to lower homeowner insurance premiums for all residents, Pasco County commissioners were told Tuesday. ...more

January 27, 2009

Jeff Roth, owner of Chasco Machine and Manufacturing Inc. in New Port Richey, said Hernando County made him a relocation offer he just couldn't refuse. ...more

December 27, 2008

Jeff Roth, owner of Chasco Machine and Manufacturing Inc. in New Port Richey, said Hernando County made him a relocation offer he just couldn't refuse. ...more

December 24, 2008

This year marks the 18th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a landmark piece of legislation often referred to as the civil rights law for people with disabilities. The ADA is the major force behind improved access to public and commercial buildings and facilities, public transportation, government services and employment. ...more

October 18, 2008

State Sen. Victor Crist sees a change coming to the University Area as North 22nd Street is widened and residential and commercial buildings are constructed. ...more

August 20, 2008