More than 30 Moffitt Cancer Center volunteers hoisted up shovels, paint brushes and cleaning liquids to spruce up the George Bartholomew North Tampa Recreation Center. ...more

October 21, 2009

Pasco County commissioners' 2009-10 budget kicked in Thursday, and that means the clock is ticking for dozens of county employees who will get pink slips or buyouts in the next two weeks. This will be the first time county officials have let go large numbers of workers to save money. Commissioners spent all summer closing a $36-million budget gap, partly by reducing their staff. ...more

October 2, 2009

Whether the Boys & Girls Club of Highlands County can keep its doors open past the first week of June depends on the success of its new fundraising campaign. ...more

April 1, 2009

With little likelihood of getting state money next year for local projects, Hillsborough County commissioners instead asked legislators Tuesday to end state mandates that tie local governments' hands. ...more

December 3, 2008

Russell: 'We've got to draw the line.' ...more

September 17, 2008

A proposal to raise user fees at local parks and boat ramps died a quick death Tuesday. ...more

September 17, 2008

Our county commissioners have done a good job of listening to voters' responses on the proposed budget for next year, and voters have done a good job of expressing their misgivings. ...more

September 15, 2008

Almost 20 years after leaving Pinellas County government, Bob LaSala is returning as chief executive. ...more

September 10, 2008

Almost 20 years after leaving Pinellas County government, Bob LaSala is returning as chief executive. County commissioners voted 6-1 today to approve a contract to hire LaSala and replace interim Administrator Fred Marquis on Oct. 12. ...more

September 9, 2008

As Floridians gear up to vote in this November's presidential election, everyone is talking about how Iraq, Afghanistan, energy prices and health care will affect our nation over the next four years. ...more

August 16, 2008