Hillsborough Commissioner Rose Ferlita sounded precisely the right tone this week when commissioners discussed partnering with the city of Tampa on ways to save money. ...more

February 9, 2008

A commission designed to help reform the state's juvenile justice system presented a report of recommendations Tuesday to Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp and state legislators. ...more

February 6, 2008

The Hernando County Commission voted 4-1 Tuesday to ratify an employment contract for David Hamilton, paving the way for the Minnesotan to move here and take the reins of county administrator. ...more

February 5, 2008

With benefits, new county boss will earn $175,000. ...more

February 5, 2008

A blueprint commission designed to help reform the state's juvenile justice system presented a report of recommendations today to Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp and state legislators. ...more

February 5, 2008

The U.S. military isn't ready for a catastrophic attack on the country, and National Guard forces don't have the equipment or training they need for the job, according to a report. ...more

February 1, 2008

Tom Marko, one of three finalists for county administrator, stressed on his resume and in a telephone interview with Hernando Today last week, that he is a "can-do" man. ...more

January 23, 2008

Two candidates remain after one drops out. ...more

January 22, 2008

Federal regulators on Thursday approved the first cybersecurity standards for the nation's electric industry, following growing concerns about the power grid's vulnerabilities. ...more

January 18, 2008

TAMPA - Cameras at red lights, which police say save lives and drastically cut the number of light-jumpers, may be coming to Hillsborough County in the near future. Hillsborough County commissioners today gave the sheriff's office a green light to further investigate installing the cameras at 10 of the county's most dangerous intersections. The intersections were not identified. ...more

January 16, 2008