Human Resources Director Cheryl Marsden admitted offering an early leave incentive plan to employees could cost the county some valued workers. ...more

February 12, 2009

County officials unveiled their much-anticipated early leave retirement plan. ...more

February 6, 2009

Hernando County firefighters Tuesday found themselves with a new three-year contract after county commissioners approved the pact 4-0. ...more

January 7, 2009

With rising payroll costs creating record budget shortfalls, Mayor Pam Iorio's administration has capped cost-of-living increases for city workers and firefighters. ...more

January 6, 2009

Utilities worker Jason Booker on Monday was suspended without pay for five days for repeated absenteeism and his inability to substantiate a doctor's note, Human Resources Director Cheryl Marsden said. ...more

January 6, 2009

Utilities worker Jason Booker on Monday was suspended without pay for five days for repeated absenteeism. ...more

January 5, 2009

Budget Director George Zoettlein will ask county commissioners Tuesday to increase the 2009 budget by $12.3 million to allow for incomplete projects from last year to be carried over to the new fiscal year. ...more

January 5, 2009

Spring Hill Fire Rescue District 2008 ...more

December 31, 2008

County Administrator David Hamilton said Wednesday the investigation into a utility department worker's job absences has nothing to do with racial harassment. ...more

December 11, 2008

Since the first Highlands County teacher earned her National Board certification in 2001, a steady increase of educators has joined the prestigious ranks, which with 11 newly certified teachers this year now totals 57. ...more

December 10, 2008