The only mosquitoes killed so far by an expensive airplane purchased by Hillsborough County for pest control in 2003 were the few that may have smashed into its windshield on training flights. ...more

December 22, 2009

Pasco County officials will seek $4.5 million in federal help this week in hopes of filling nearly three dozen firefighting jobs, the majority of them cut from the county budget Oct. 1. ...more

December 16, 2009

A county park is going to the dogs next month. Dog owners and their canines are invited to a new event, Doggone Wild Field Day, on Saturday, Jan. 9, at Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park. ...more

December 11, 2009

But gives back $2 million to county. ...more

December 4, 2009

Life will be a little easier for fans who enjoy watching both boys and girls high school basketball. ...more

November 11, 2009

Unmanned donation boxes stationed at regional park entryways, dubbed "Iron Rangers" by county staff, will be replaced Sunday with real rangers assigned to collect entry and boat ramp fees for the first time. ...more

October 31, 2009

County Commissioner Jeff Stabins on Friday e-mailed Elections Supervisor Annie Williams with suggestions on how to cut more than $43,000 from her $1 million budget. ...more

October 30, 2009

Hillsborough County's regional parks will begin charging entry fees for the first time on Sunday. ...more

October 30, 2009

The federal government should lead the battle to provide benefits for veterans, not Pasco County, officials here say. ...more

October 30, 2009

The federal government should lead the battle to provide benefits for veterans, not Pasco County, officials here say. ...more

October 28, 2009