Local Hillsborough County governments that rode out last month's run on a state-run investment pool say the state has unduly placed them at risk, by allowing investors who cut and ran to withdraw more than their fair share. ...more

December 14, 2007

Hernando County Human Resources Director Barbara Dupre said her department has received more than 30 applications for the soon-to-be-vacant fleet manager's position. ...more

December 7, 2007

Gov. Charlie Crist and two other top state officials suspended withdrawals from a state-operated investment pool Thursday, abruptly halting a run by local governments spooked over the downgrade of its mortgage-related holdings. ...more

November 30, 2007

BROOKSVILLE Circuit Judge Daniel Merritt pulled no punches Tuesday when he impressed on county commissioners the need for more courtrooms and judicial offices. ...more

November 27, 2007

Still trying to solve the problem of creating more space for judicial needs, county commissioners Tuesday will consider spending an estimated $4.5 million to buy property formerly used by Register Chevrolet at 375 South Broad St. The 5-acre property has four buildings on-site totaling 38,000 square feet. About half the site is undeveloped and has potential for future expansion, according to Interim County Administrator Larry Jennings. ...more

November 24, 2007

This is not something most drivers want to hear: The process of giving out traffic tickets is getting more efficient. ...more

November 24, 2007

Mayor Dan Tipton is expected to join a crowded field of candidates running for county clerk of the circuit court in next year's general elections. ...more

October 18, 2007

With little discussion, Pasco County commissioners agreed this week to declare a 2005 Chevrolet Suburban surplus so Clerk of the Circuit Court Jed Pittman may trade it in for a newer, more comfortable model that fits his needs. ...more

October 12, 2007

A year and three months before Clerk of the Circuit Court Jed Pittman's scheduled retirement, three candidates already are lined up to take his place. ...more

October 2, 2007

Clerk of the Circuit Court Jed Pittman bought a new Chevrolet Suburban two years ago for his job, only to find he had chosen the wrong model for his needs. ...more

September 28, 2007