In the general election in November we will have an opportunity to vote to amend the county's charter to provide for a county mayor. If the amendments pass we will have an improved governance structure that will increase the effectiveness and efficiency of county government. However, if we fail to act in November it may be a long time before we have another chance. ...more

July 20, 2008

Handel Eugene, a recent Hillsborough High School graduate, was looking forward to enjoying a nice dinner out with his family before leaving two days later for the University of Central Florida. ...more

June 25, 2008

Joanne Cone told a judge Friday that she should have been more aggressive in learning about her husband's activities, more questioning of his motives, more determined to stop him. ...more

June 21, 2008

Former road contractor Michael Cone could have spared his wife a criminal conviction and possible prison sentence. ...more

June 20, 2008

A.J. Stathas went to bed Friday night full of hope. "Daddy," the 10-year-old said to his father, Allen, owner of Cars Unlimited at 201. W. Fletcher Ave., "wake me up at midnight. We'll drive down, and they will be there." ...more

June 15, 2008

A.J. Stathas went to bed last night full of hope. ...more

June 14, 2008

This morning, a federal judge in Tampa sentenced 28-year-old Luis Uribe Of Apollo Beach to 8 1/2 years in federal prison and five years of probation for wire fraud and identity theft for a mortgage scam. ...more

June 11, 2008

As energy prices soar and cause good jobs to leave our state and country for places where energy is affordable, Congress will soon consider whether to modify outdated and damaging prohibitions on domestic energy production. ...more

June 11, 2008

The U.S. Military Academy will now honor its daughters as well as its sons in two of its beloved songs. ...more

June 5, 2008

More than six decades after they were forced to leave college, about 450 Japanese-Americans interned during World War II have been awarded honorary degrees from the University of Washington. ...more

May 20, 2008