The same depressed real estate market that has rocked the private sector now threatens local governments, which sought assurances from state leaders on Tuesday that they will not lose the money they have invested in a fund containing mortgage-backed assets. ...more

December 5, 2007

With Pasco County expecting to tighten its budget belt more next year, County Commission members plan to offer incentives to county workers for cost-cutting ideas. Employees "in the trenches" know best how to save the county money, according to Commissioner Michael Cox. ...more

November 27, 2007

Items of interest from the Nov. 13 city commission meeting include: •Commissioners unanimously approved amendments to the city's long-range plan that include the rezoning of recently annexed property. One amendment that was to be included in this round of public hearings - the rezoning of more than 1,000 acres of the Cone-Graham tract north of Interstate 4 - was postponed until summer 2008. ...more

November 21, 2007

The 160 families living around Lake Wilson and Little Lake Wilson share a few common bonds. ...more

October 17, 2007