A Golden Opportunity The article "Hatchery Plan Rejected" by Yvette C. Hammett (Metro, March 12) is an excellent description of a new research and educational facility for this side of Florida. This was clearly seen by the favorable position taken by the Environmental Lands Acquisition and Protection Program (ELAPP) general committee. ...more

March 13, 2009

The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners recognizes the difficult economic times facing our citizens and the county. As you have probably read, Pasco County faces a $28.8 million shortfall in revenue due to the decline in property values. ...more

March 8, 2009

Highlands County is launching a discount card program to help residents with the rising price of prescription drugs, according to a press release from the county ...more

March 4, 2009

Hillsborough County will hold a series of public meetings to discuss and get comments about a draft of the Post-Disaster Redevelopment Plan that organizers have been developing for the past year. ...more

March 4, 2009

To Highlands County commissioners: There is little doubt that most people understand the important values that trees have in our quality of life. For example: Trees increase property values, reduce cooling costs, reduce air pollution, reduce water usage, reduce run-off and according to facts contained in an official publication by Florida Power, "trees properly located along traffic corridors slow traffic thereby reducing road rage." ...more

February 26, 2009

Be Thankful For Small Airports Every pilot undergoes a constant and rigorous training in safety procedures throughout their flying years. Since takeoff and landing are the crucial times in piloting an airplane, multiple takeoffs and landings at general aviation airfields are required to increase safety. ...more

February 15, 2009

Nearly $1.5 million was returned today to several government organizations in the Tampa Bay area after state investigators found that insurance brokers received undisclosed fees and commissions from insurers. ...more

February 9, 2009

Former state Rep. Ken Littlefield on Thursday announced plans to challenge Pasco County Commissioner Pat Mulieri next year. ...more

February 6, 2009

In January 2008, the Sebring City Council denied the county engineer's proposal to close Eucalyptus Street to through traffic once the Sebring Parkway Phase II is finished for pedestrian safety. ...more

February 4, 2009

Three Highlands County employees fired last January for "inappropriate" use of instant messages on their work computers have filed a federal lawsuit. ...more

January 17, 2009