After years of accumulating money for downtown redevelopment, Dade City city commissioners expect to vote this month on whether to spend some of those funds to install decorative streetlights downtown. ...more

November 6, 2008

The city's new grant program designed to bring more business downtown is drawing criticism about its fairness and timing. ...more

November 1, 2008

In the race for the County Commission District 5 seat Republican incumbent Jack Mariano is facing a fierce challenge from former New Port Richey Councilwoman Virginia "Ginny" Miller. ...more

October 22, 2008

When city officials needed money for the Central Park Village redevelopment project, they turned to the bond markets. ...more

October 19, 2008

Republican Jack Mariano's first County Commission District 5 re-election bid will be opposed Nov. 4 by Democrat Virginia "Ginny" Miller. ...more

October 18, 2008

In the wake of conflict of interest allegations at Lowry Park Zoo, Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio wants to strengthen rules governing nonprofit organizations that receive taxpayer dollars. ...more

October 1, 2008

After 13 months of waiting, Tampa city officials learned Thursday they can continue moving forward with several high-profile revitalization projects. ...more

September 19, 2008

The Florida Supreme Court now says that voter approval isn't needed for billions of dollars in roads, buildings and other local public works projects across the state, a ruling that should allow several high-profile projects in Tampa proceed as planned. ...more

September 18, 2008

The Highlands County commissioners said "no" to cutting the planned pay raises and funding for recreation, but did make 16 budget cuts suggested by county Administrator Michael Wright. ...more

September 18, 2008

The Avon Park Chamber of Commerce is going to seek help from the town's community redevelopment agencies after the city refused to provide free services for the annual Christmas Parade. ...more

September 10, 2008