Jessica Simpson's concert at the Florida Strawberry Festival may have gotten mixed reviews from music critics, but the 28-year-old pop-turned-country singer's looks at the festival were a big hit. ...more

March 12, 2009

Former top Bush aides Karl Rove and Harriet Miers agreed Wednesday to testify before Congress under oath about the firings of U.S. attorneys, a controversy involving allegations of political interference that grew into a constitutional standoff between two branches of government. ...more

March 4, 2009

State lawmakers arrive at the Capitol today for a two-week special session to close a $2.3 billion gap in the state budget. ...more

January 5, 2009

The Hillsborough County legislative delegation will hear public testimony next month on a bill designed to crack down on predatory towing companies. ...more

November 15, 2008

A proposal that would boost commercial potential next to the Publix at Lutz-Lake Fern Road and North Dale Mabry Highway has been shot down by the Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission. ...more

September 17, 2008

Rampant growth and uncontrolled development are forever changing the face of Florida. Elected officials, business leaders, and others need to take action, before our state's quality of life and rich natural resources are damaged beyond repair. 1000 Friends of Florida is calling on state leaders to empower Floridians to play a greater role in planning for the future of their communities. 1000 Friends has outlined a "Citizen Bill of Rights," which would give the people of Florida: ...more

February 10, 2008

Hillsborough County planners are fighting two proposed changes to the county's long-range plan that would amend policies for extending water and sewer lines into rural areas. ...more

December 19, 2007

A landowner's wish to carve a chunk of land out of the Keystone-Odessa Community Plan is meeting resistance from county planners. ...more

December 15, 2007

Hillsborough County planners are fighting two proposed changes to the county's long-range plan that would amend policies for extending water and sewer lines into rural areas. ...more

December 15, 2007

A proposal to increase the development potential of 58 acres on the north and south sides of Van Dyke Road, west of Gunn Highway, is meeting resistance from county planners. ...more

December 15, 2007