Most of us give candy or flowers on Valentine's Day. Some send greeting cards. ...more

February 12, 2008

SEBRING –– Old State Road 8 is too narrow, too bumpy and, in some places, sometimes under water. For Highlands County's plan to reconstruct this road over the next year, the state giveth $2.3 million. County officials are hoping the state, facing a billion-dollar revenue shortfall, won't taketh away. The fate of this project rides on the special 10-day session of the Florida Legislature starting tomorrow. Legislators and Gov. Charlie Christ need to chop $1.1 billion in spending to balance the budget. Highlands County Engineer Ramon Gavarrete said the reconstruction of Old State Road 8 isn't expected to get the "ax." But, he said, nothing will be certain until the Legislature finishes its budget cutting. ...more

October 2, 2007

With lawmakers planning to cut $1.5 billion in state spending, Hillsborough County leaders are concerned they could be on the chopping block again. ...more

September 17, 2007

TAMPA - With lawmakers planning to cut $1.5 billion in state spending, Hillsborough County leaders are concerned they could be on the chopping block again. ...more

September 16, 2007