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

March 13, 2009

City Councilman Manny Funes is about to learn a valuable lesson in local politics. ...more

February 1, 2009

The fire board unanimously settled on a millage cap of 2.75. The public was unanimous in their objection to a local state representative's decision last month to lower the cap to 2.50. ...more

January 15, 2009

For County Commissioner John Druzbick, it's all about the budget. Although commissioners put the fiscal year 2009 budget to bed in October, work is about to start in earnest on next year's finances. ...more

December 12, 2008

Barbara Stewart, chairman of the Highlands County commissioners, called for greater emphasis on planning, efficiency, accountability and oversight in county government as she spoke to the Highlands County Homeowners Association Monday morning. ...more

December 9, 2008

Commissioners: It's a logical approach to challenges ...more

December 3, 2008

The county needs to keep cutting the budget, continue reorganization plans to streamline government and secure more state and federal funding for transportation projects. ...more

December 3, 2008

The question has been answered by voters twice before. Both times Spring Hill residents were opposed to an independent fire district. ...more

October 26, 2008

Commercial trash rates will go up in the city this year, but water and sewer rates will not. ...more

October 8, 2008

Commercial trash pickup will go up. ...more

October 8, 2008