The public agrees that we need a responsible, independent, ethical and competent Florida Public Service Commission. You know it. I know it. The governor and Cabinet know it. The Legislature knows it. ...more

November 1, 2009

Cities and counties across Florida increasingly are using taxpayer dollars in election campaigns when local politicians think an important issue is at stake. ...more

March 26, 2009

Following the lead of Tampa and St. Petersburg, Zephyrhills has submitted an economic stimulus wish list totaling nearly $18 million to the Florida League of Cities. ...more

December 20, 2008

On both the county commission and school board, three seats are up for re-election in Pinellas County and two will be filled by newcomers because the incumbents aren't running. ...more

October 19, 2008

Items of interest from the July 28 Plant City Commission meeting and budget workshop included: ...more

August 6, 2008

It's time to tell City Manager Jennene Norman-Vacha how she's doing. ...more

July 17, 2008

MAYOR SAYS CITY HAS 'TURNED A CORNER' ...more

July 16, 2008

MAYOR SAYS CITY HAS 'TURNED A CORNER' ...more

July 16, 2008

Veterans Are A Priority I appreciated the recognition in the June 11 editorial "New VA Clinic Would Make A Difference," but I think it is important to note that the Brandon VA clinic would not be on the verge of reality if it weren't for the combined efforts of the East Hillsborough congressional delegation, especially Gus Bilirakis who is a member of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs. His leadership on this - and all issues related to veterans - deserves recognition. ...more

June 15, 2008

The fight over a constitutional amendment promising property tax relief came to Tampa on Wednesday, with Gov. Charlie Crist outside of a South Tampa home urging voters to back the measure while a major union was downtown lobbying against it. ...more

January 17, 2008