I just wanted to congratulate Sheriff Susan Benton on the victory over Ron Grimming. It's obvious that the majority of the voters had the sense to vote for a clean campaign, and a job well done over the last four years. ...more

November 6, 2008

County officials on Thursday approved construction plans for a controversial new high school near the junction of State Road 52 and Chicago Avenue in Hudson. ...more

October 24, 2008

Pasco County officials today approved construction plans for a controversial new high school near the junction of State Road 52 and Chicago Avenue in Hudson. The approval of construction plans was required under the conditions of county commissioners' approval of the project in March 2007. Work on the school could begin within the next 90 days. The high school, now know as High School "EEE," drew renewed objections from nearby residents, who said it violated the county's long-range planning strategy and would damage wells. ...more

October 23, 2008

Planning and zoning commissioners on Monday raced through their slim agenda in just over an hour. ...more

October 14, 2008

Planning and zoning commissioners on Monday raced through their slim agenda in just over an hour. ...more

October 14, 2008

It's not a bridge to nowhere - really. The Florida Department of Transportation expects a fair amount of foot traffic to take the high road when miles of raised wooden bridges under construction along U.S. 92 are complete. ...more

October 8, 2008

A section of North Howard Avenue is partially closed because of a break in a wastewater pipe, city officials said. ...more

September 30, 2008

Over the next five years, almost one-quarter, or 25 percent, of the major roads in Hernando County are expected to be operating below capacity standards - which means there will be more traffic on them than they were designed to handle. ...more

September 28, 2008

A water main break forced the city to close a section of North 22nd Street between East Chelsea and East Emma streets Monday. ...more

September 22, 2008

My wife and I recently motored to Virginia, where she officiated at a friend's wedding. ...more

September 10, 2008