The Senate's chief budget writer says lawmakers may consider a pay cut for state employees. ...more

March 16, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - In a money-saving move, the Pasco-Hernando Early Learning Coalition plans to let its staff handle services that previously have been contracted to an outside agency. ...more

March 13, 2009

On Tuesday, the New Port Richey City Council accepted a memorandum officially announcing City Manager Thomas O'Neill's retirement, effective May 31. ...more

March 7, 2009

On Tuesday, the City Council accepted a memorandum officially announcing City Manager Thomas O'Neill's retirement, effective May 31. A successor to the position has already been selected - Thomas O'Neill, as of July 1. ...more

March 7, 2009

The board overseeing Florida's 11 public universities approved an agreement Thursday designed to protect the financial stability of the schools as well as the state's prepaid tuition program in the face of significant tuition increases expected in the next few years. ...more

February 27, 2009

With Tampa Bay spending the next week in Canada, trade rumors are sure to run rampant as the March 4 trade deadline approaches. ...more

February 23, 2009

I am periodically surprised by potential clients who believe covenants against competition, or more frequently "noncompete" agreements, are unenforceable. To the contrary, Florida courts routinely enforce covenants against competition. Prior to July 1, 1996, covenants against competition were only enforceable if the covenant fell into one of several enumerated categories. Covenants against competition entered into after that date need not fall into a specific category; although the employer must demonstrate a legitimate business interest that must be protected. ...more

February 6, 2009

School Superintendent Wayne Alexander has tendered his resignation, citing the need to return to Connecticut to be with his family. ...more

February 5, 2009

After struggling with the issue for two years, the Lake Placid Town Council has finally adopted a sewer connection ordinance. ...more

January 20, 2009

SYDNEY, Australia - Position: Island caretaker. Duties: Lazing around Australia's Great Barrier Reef for six months. Salary: 150,000 Australian dollars ($100,000). ...more

January 13, 2009