For more than a decade, the spouses of Tampa police officers killed in the line of duty have been offered a choice of health insurance plans at no cost to them – three this year. Last, the city sent a letter to the widows of three fallen officers explaining that that the because of budget constraints and rising insurance costs, it would only pay the full cost for one plan. Another plan would be offered but the families would have to kick in some money. ...more

November 20, 2009

If Pasco County schools Superintendent Heather Fiorentino can persuade the school board to avoid a single layoff, maintain current salaries and not touch any classroom programs to combat an anticipated $16 million budget shortfall, she should be administrator of the year. ...more

May 11, 2008

Pasco County deputies want a judge to decide whether Sheriff Bob White can continue acting as his own appeals court when employees require discipline, a new lawsuit states. ...more

February 8, 2008

Start Sharing The Cost Regarding 'Children's Health Insurance Bill Justified President's Veto' (Our Opinion, Oct. 4): ...more

October 13, 2007