SEBRING — Carol Shackleford already knows the biggest news in town. "People have been calling me at home, asking me if it's really going to open," said Shackleford, the permit clerk at the Highlands County Building Official's office. So, for the record, Shackleford issued a permit on Sept. 18 to Olive Garden. A 7,441 square-foot building will be constructed at 1696 U.S. 27 S., in front of the Shops at Shelby Crossing. It will employ about 150 workers. ...more

September 22, 2007

The $4 billion budget approved unanimously by Hillsborough County commissioners Thursday night includes a mix of cuts, layoffs and, for the lucky few, a reprieve from the budget ax. ...more

September 21, 2007

Can you explain what distinguishes a reserve account, a savings account and the assessment account? ...more

September 8, 2007