I must take issue with your Dec. 13 editorial, "Time for Bean to resign." My views are based on my institutional knowledge of city and county government. ...more

December 16, 2009

Two Hillsborough County charter schools are closing today and Monday because so many students and teachers have swine flu. ...more

October 23, 2009

A pair of Hillsborough County charter schools are closing Friday and Monday because so many students and teachers are sick with the swine flu. ...more

October 22, 2009

Hillsborough County Commissioner Rose Ferlita on Wednesday wanted to ask some hard questions of Jim Barnes, the commission's internal performance auditor. ...more

April 2, 2009

Hillsborough County Commissioner Kevin Beckner suggested Tuesday that commissioners look at cutting their own salaries or benefits as a symbolic gesture to show empathy for county employees facing layoffs. ...more

April 1, 2009

Hillsborough County Commissioner Kevin Beckner suggested today that commissioners look at cutting their own salaries or benefits as a symbolic gesture to show empathy for county employees facing layoffs. ...more

March 31, 2009

Pinellas County should consolidate fire coverage for its unincorporated areas to save taxpayer money and equalize resources, an audit recommends. ...more

March 13, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - The co-founders of Imagine Schools visited their sole charter school in Pasco County on Tuesday as part of their effort to encourage teachers and students. ...more

January 21, 2009

A lawsuit that could have thrown the controversial county mayor issue back into the courtroom was rejected Thursday by Hillsborough County commissioners. ...more

December 11, 2008

Efrem Tyree was only 9 years old, the new kid at a Pasco County charter school. After dinner with his mother and younger sister Saturday, Efrem's mom offered maternal advice: Put some lotion on after your bath. Minutes later, Jacqueline Tyree found her son hanging in a closet. ...more

November 25, 2008