Charter government and impact fees are among the hot-button topics awaiting county commissioners when they meet Tuesday. ...more

November 8, 2009

It is evident that many people who are living in this country either cannot see what is about to happen to us or do not care. The signs of catastrophe are all about us, but many argue that all is well, or insist that we have not moved far enough or fast enough. ...more

October 24, 2009

The Florida House insurance committee on Friday debated changes to the Hurricane Catastrophe Fund. ...more

April 8, 2009

The House insurance committee on Friday debated changes to the Hurricane Catastrophe Fund. ...more

April 6, 2009

The Hernando County School District was justified in its decision to deny an application for a charter school for dropouts, the state Board of Education ruled Tuesday. ...more

March 19, 2009

WASHINGTON - Acknowledging it's an "imperfect" bill, President Barack Obama said Wednesday he will accept a $410 billion spending package that includes billions in earmarks like those he promised to curb in last year's campaign. But he insisted the bill must signal an "end to the old way of doing business." ...more

March 11, 2009

A woman cleaning her garage found some of her recently deceased husband's laboratory materials and called to find out if they were dangerous, a Seminole Fire Rescue spokeswoman said. Seminole Fire Rescue came today to the home in Bay Pines Estates, near the Bay Pines VA Medical Center. There was no immediate threat, as everything was sealed, and investigators didn't need to wear hazardous materials suits, according to the spokeswoman. ...more

February 11, 2009

Laughter pealed through Sacred Heart Church's sanctuary Thursday night as family and friends recalled Zachary Schlitt's sense of humor and adventure. ...more

December 4, 2008

A private company seeking to open a charter school for Hernando County's dropouts will come before the school board Tuesday with more detailed information and a key addition to its resume. ...more

November 2, 2008

Just days after Col. David Parrish passed one of the biggest tests of his career, he announced his retirement. ...more

September 16, 2008