Brandon resident and Middleton High School teacher Richard Crawford has been selected by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics to receive the prestigious Educator Achievement Award. ...more

February 18, 2009

What most have in common is a childhood where on one level they seemed like everyone else. But by the time they were 6 or 7, they knew they were different because of the color of their skin and the way they were treated. ...more

February 8, 2009

The new executive director of the Highlands County Economic Development Commission told the EDC board of directors that bringing high-paying jobs to the county is a "real high priority." ...more

January 18, 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

County Commissioner Rose Rocco said it is vital Hernando County gain a reputation of being a "business-friendly community." ...more

October 23, 2008

Will target new industry. ...more

October 22, 2008

Republican Sen. John McCain told crowds in this battleground state Friday to "hold onto your wallet" because his Democratic presidential rival, Barack Obama, has talked of spreading the wealth around. ...more

October 18, 2008

Rewards companies that create higher-paying jobs. ...more

October 14, 2008

The Office of Business Development has drafted an amended economic development incentive ordinance that targets several new kinds of industry for Hernando County and sweetens a company's bottom line if it brings in higher-paying wages. ...more

October 14, 2008