A recent financial rating gave the School Board of Highlands County a "good credit quality," which is one step above a "speculative' rating. ...more

December 23, 2009

Credit rating agency Standard & Poor's recently gave Hillsborough County its highest rating for a bond issue the county will use to buy land for conservation. ...more

December 12, 2009

After being on the market for a year, the Valpak coupon company is no longer for sale. ...more

December 11, 2009

After being on the market for a year, the Valpak coupon company is no longer for sale. ...more

December 11, 2009

Perhaps in response to the current tough economic times, more clubs and individuals are contributing to the Sun City Center Community Association's hardship fund, according to the board of directors. ...more

December 9, 2009

The city has reached a tentative agreement with its largest union in a dispute over wages, while an impasse with another union may be headed for the city council. ...more

November 5, 2009

The city has reached a tentative agreement with its largest union in a dispute over wages, while an impasse with another union may be headed for the city council. ...more

November 4, 2009

At least three out of five school board members support county officials reducing residential impact fees at the risk of the district losing more than $600,000. ...more

November 4, 2009

The number of newly laid-off Americans signing up for unemployment benefits last week and those using this safety net over a longer period both plunged. The government figures released Thursday were clouded by difficulties adjusting for temporary shutdowns at auto plants. ...more

July 17, 2009

The Hillsborough County Commission instructed its staff this morning to start drafting language for a referendum on a 1 cent sales tax for transportation projects, including light rail. ...more

April 1, 2009