Highlands County officials have every right to be upset with Florida Gov. Charlie Crist. That's because he's apparently broke his promise to Highlands County and every other "fiscally constrained" county in Florida that will take a big tax hit. The citizens of Highlands County should be just as upset and make sure the governor's office knows about it. ...more

February 21, 2008

Answering questions and addressing concerns about incorporation will be the focus next week of a Palm Harbor Coalition town meeting. The coalition will conduct the public meeting 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 21, at the Palm Harbor Community Activity Center, 1500 16th St., off Nebraska Avenue. ...more

February 16, 2008

The Florida Public Service Commission is expected to vote today on a proposal that could more than double bills for a private utility's customers. ...more

February 12, 2008

The Legislative Delegation at the County Commission chamber last Friday, Jan. 18, was a testimony to the concerns our state representatives have for the citizens of Hernando County. Representatives Robert Schenk and Ron Schultz, and Senators Mike Fasano and Paula Dockery respectfully listened to the residents who had taken the time to attend the meeting. ...more

January 22, 2008

Explosive Issues The concerns expressed by C. Melancon in the Jan. 5 Tribune regarding the effects fireworks have on her dogs, the response by the sheriff and the working of the state's fireworks task force ("Treated To Holiday Noise," letters) bears careful watching because, look out, we are about to be pre-empted again by state law! ...more

January 14, 2008

More than 100 real estate professionals rallied Friday to hear spirited endorsements of a proposed property tax amendment from the core of Pasco County's legislative delegation. ...more

January 12, 2008

Some 160 real estate agents gathered for a rally today to persuade residents to vote in favor of the property tax constitutional amendment on the Jan. 29 ballot. ...more

January 11, 2008

The state Legislature made a mess of the University of South Florida's governance when it granted virtual independence to the St. Petersburg campus. Now USF leaders are about to make the same mistake with the Sarasota-Manatee and Lakeland campuses. ...more

January 11, 2008

The Tampa Bay Rays didn't need to conduct a wide-ranging survey of Florida legislators to determine that a state subsidy for their proposed $450 million stadium would be a tough sell. ...more

January 8, 2008

Quick. Fill in the blank. The biggest challenge facing Hillsborough County is ________ ? ...more

January 4, 2008