TAMPA - The county's transit agency is looking for an alternative to property taxes to fund – and potentially increase – its budget. ...more

November 5, 2007

TAMPA - Even after recent budget cuts, the county's transit agency is moving forward to create a high-speed bus network ...more

November 5, 2007

this time staging a fake news conference where staffers, not real reporters, asked questions about the California wildfires. ...more

October 31, 2007

SEBRING — Motorists pass school buses at inopportune times, disregarding the stop arm and even passing at railroad crossings, according to School Board of Highlands County bus driver Jean Walker. ...more

October 23, 2007

SEBRING — Due to a shortage of drivers, school bus operators are having to double up on routes causing late arrivals at schools. To try to curb the shortage of bus drivers, the School Board of Highlands County will again consider suspending the high school diploma requirement. Currently about seven to eight driver positions are unfilled, Transportation Director David Solomon said Friday. The district has 109 driver positions, which includes a number of backup/substitute drivers, who fill in during sick leave and vacations. ...more

October 20, 2007

Regarding 'Not Too Close, Bikini Dancers' (Metro, Oct. 5): Within three miles of my house the following has happened recently: ...more

October 8, 2007

Flu season has begun, and can continue through February or later. Influenza (the flu) is a contagious and potentially serious illness that can lead to hospitalization and even death. ...more

October 6, 2007