Prescribed guidelines for awarding 1 percent merit pay increases to Hillsborough County executives were not followed when County Administrator Pat Bean gave the raise to herself in 2007. ...more

October 28, 2009

The names of pioneers, harvesters, packers, processors, marketers, scientists and educators who made significant contributions to their profession are being accepted for the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame. ...more

September 9, 2009

The Rhapsody Ballroom goes green March 14 with a dance in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. ...more

March 4, 2009

The Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce is looking for a few good citizens. ...more

December 17, 2008

About 100 students from Shaw Elementary participated this month in the Passport to Safety event at the St. Pete Times Forum as a kickoff to the Kids Are Heroes program. ...more

September 20, 2008

About 100 students from Shaw Elementary participated in the Passport to Safety event Sept. 10 at the St. Pete Times Forum as a kickoff to the Kids Are Heroes program. ...more

September 17, 2008

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson announced that nominations are being accepted for the 2008 Woman of the Year in Agriculture award. The award, now in its 24nd year, recognizes women who have made outstanding contributions to Florida agriculture. ...more

July 20, 2008

SEBRING — A business that has been operating in Highlands County for just two years and another that has been around much longer – more than 50 years – were recognized during the Highlands County Business Development Day breakfast on Friday at Inn on the Lakes in Sebring. Positive Mobility, a medical transport company, was named the 2008 Highlands County Start-Up Business of the Year, and South Ridge Abstract and Title Co. was honored as the Small Business of the Year. The Highlands County Economic Development Commission sponsors the awards. ...more

May 25, 2008

TAMPA - A Lowry Elementary School teacher thought she was taking her class to an assembly on fitness and music. She left $10,000 richer. ...more

May 12, 2008

The Hillsborough County Office of Neighborhood Relations is seeking nominees for the spring quarter Lonnie Lea Napier Good Neighbor Award. ...more

February 20, 2008