Hernando County's newest $55 million high school is nearly halfway paid for. ...more

June 22, 2008

No matter what happens, Hernando County schools will not do away with their school resource officers, crossing guards or YMCA swim program for local kindergarteners. ...more

June 18, 2008

Every year at annual employee luncheons, Eddie C. Brooks received standing ovations from his peers for his longevity as a city recreation department employee. ...more

June 18, 2008

It may prove expensive to operate, but budget cuts won't stop officials from opening Hernando County's newest high school in fall 2010. ...more

June 18, 2008

As the Hernando County School Board prepares to discuss an already lean budget at today's 1 p.m. workshop, an ominous state tax shortage may prompt discussion of further cuts. ...more

June 17, 2008

Cuts up for discussion at Tuesday's workshop. ...more

June 16, 2008

As gas prices continue to climb, local governments consider buying biodiesel and limiting how long cars can idle. ...more

June 16, 2008

SEBRING — The city of Sebring will have to make do with $1.7 million less in revenues, but the city nevertheless has budgeted donations to the Children's Museum, Safe House, the Historical Preservation Commission, the Boys and Girls Clubs and the July 4 fireworks celebration. But about those fireworks. City Councilor Margie Rhoades isn't pleased that the Sebring Community Redevelopment Agency has donated $5,000, and she wants the council to withdraw its planned $5,000 gift. "Instead of spending $10,000 on fireworks, I think we should spend more on the Children's Museum and the Boys and Girls Club," said Rhoades, in a budget hearing Wednesday. Another hearing is scheduled June 17. The city is planning to contribute $10,000 to the Children's Museum and $50,000 to the Boys and Girls Club. ...more

June 13, 2008

After almost two years of construction, the city's $54 million wastewater treatment facility is online and doing what it was designed to do, city officials say. ...more

June 7, 2008

Inflation, the need to stay competitive and a shift in state funding can cost a bundle. ...more

June 5, 2008