Tampa Housing Authority Commissioner Karen Peoples has abused her position of power, shirked her responsibilities as a renter and gone out of her way to malign people perceived as enemies. And you, the taxpayer, have subsidized her stay in public housing for 24 years. ...more

July 18, 2008

It took about 15 minutes for Budget Director George Zoettlein to formally present his proposed 2009 budget to county commissioners at their Tuesday business meeting. ...more

July 16, 2008

Hillsborough County Government offices: Closed today. ...more

July 4, 2008

Hillsborough County Government offices: Closed Friday ...more

July 3, 2008

permanently. With the county facing the most challenging budget preparation exercise in recent history, the subject of saving tax dollars by eliminating the $600,000-plus the county spends annually on this adventure is long overdue. ...more

July 1, 2008

Government Failed; Move On ...more

June 22, 2008

Many of our Florida elders are unduly stressed and suffering today. As our governor proclaims his mandate for additional budgetary cuts, we are seeing a dramatic rise in the need for assistance. Many no longer drive as they can not afford the gas required and are unable to afford taxi fare or other public transportation. Faced with soaring prices for basic foods, they have already cut back to the point of experiencing substandard nutrition which aggravates conditions brought on by skimping on high-priced prescriptions. ...more

June 21, 2008

Greater than the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the United States is suffering from external invasion and internal treason. Our very survival is at stake. I speak of our petroleum catastrophe. In essence, the Congress of the United States must pass the following laws: No petroleum pumped in the United States or its territories may be sold to any other countries. Owners of oil wells not pumping to capacity will be fined. All drilling restrictions will be abolished immediately. Incentive is offered for drilling new oil wells. The price per barrel of oil will be established at $50 (this includes imported oil. If they don't sell at this price, we don't buy.) ...more

June 20, 2008

ST. PETERSBURG - Describing gasoline pumps as "the real one-armed bandits," Pinellas County public transportation officials today kicked off a push to get more people to ride the buses. ...more

June 18, 2008

Regarding "City, County Work To Idle Growing Fuel Price Burden" (Metro, June 16): ...more

June 17, 2008