The only sound heard during a public hearing Tuesday at Sebring City Hall was the sound of Council President James "Bud" Whitlock's gavel coming down. ...more

November 7, 2008

Fireworks over Hillsborough County's election debacle intensified on Thursday, as more indications of possible human error surfaced and Democratic officials called for state and federal intervention. ...more

November 7, 2008

Customers of Aloha Utilities Inc. could see some relief in the coming months from the smelly, black water that has fouled their sinks and stained their bathtubs. ...more

October 8, 2008

water that has fouled their sinks and stained their bath tubs. Pasco County commissioners Tuesday approved the sale of Aloha – a private water supplier whose customers say its water and customer service both stink – to the Florida Government Utility Authority, a public group created to buy private utilities across the state. "This was a banner day," said Commissioner Ann Hildebrand, who represents southwest Pasco. Aloha has about 20,000 customers in the Seven Springs and Aloha Gardens sections of Hildebrand's district. Under the deal now pending with Aloha, FGUA will spend $90.5 million to buy the company – a $45 million reduction from Aloha's original asking price. The sale will become final Dec. 17. New rates will take effect the same day, said FGUA attorney Brian Armstrong. ...more

October 7, 2008

Today it begins. Where it ends, no one knows. Not even the so-called experts. If you doubt that, glance back at last year's fearless predictions. You won't see too many calling for the Giants to win the Super Bowl. ...more

September 7, 2008

The Tribune is counting down the top 10 Hillsborough County football teams. Today: No. 7 Wharton. The rankings were compiled in a vote by the Tribune's four staffers who cover high school football and Dan Lucas of WFLA, Ch. 8. ...more

August 22, 2008

America's first war crimes trial since World War II went to the jury Monday as a panel of six U.S. military officers began deliberating whether to send Osama bin Laden's former driver away for life. ...more

August 5, 2008

While Jeff Garcia is sidelined, Brian Griese and Luke McCown are receiving extra reps in a heated battle for the backup QB job. ...more

August 3, 2008

SARASOTA COUNTY - An obscure film actor accused of rape is suing his accuser, saying the allegations cost his reputation, business contracts, a non-refundable $100,000 for a bail bond and a platinum membership to the Ritz-Carlton. ...more

July 29, 2008

The Florida Department of Corrections plans to add 80 beds to the Avon Park Correctional Institute's work camp, a spokeswoman said. ...more

July 29, 2008