Newspaper and magazine subscriptions and most charter fishing trips would lose their sales tax exemptions if lawmakers pass a bill proposed by a House panel Monday. ...more

April 21, 2009

A Senior Information Fair will be held Saturday in conjunction with the weekly Downtown Farmers Market in New Port Richey. ...more

January 21, 2009

A Senior Information Fair will be held Saturday in conjunction with the weekly Downtown Farmers Market in New Port Richey. ...more

January 21, 2009

Tropical Storm Fay has formed over the Dominican Republic and was expected to barrel west toward Cuba over the weekend. ...more

August 16, 2008

MIAMI (AP) — Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center say Tropical Storm Fay has formed over the Dominican Republic. ...more

August 15, 2008

The National Weather Service office on 25th Avenue Southeast is South Shore's eyes and ears when it comes to hurricane preparation. ...more

July 16, 2008

Sales tax holidays for hurricane preparation are no more this season. With money in short supply, the Legislature did not renew the tax relief on hurricane supplies that Floridians enjoyed for three years. ...more

May 29, 2008

Floridians are being urged to prepare for the hurricane season that begins Sunday, but this year, those stocking up on items such as plywood, tarps and flashlights won't get a break on sales taxes. ...more

May 27, 2008

Information sessions, media and word of mouth are just some of the ways the Tampa Bay area's Spanish and other non-English speaking residents will receive information during this hurricane season. ...more

May 23, 2008

They laughed - a lot - but cried plenty as well as they passed more than 270 new laws affecting everything from your property taxes to license plates for your car. ...more

May 4, 2008