The United States has five-star rankings for restaurants and hotels. So why not five-star rankings for nursing homes? ...more

June 19, 2008

He's not 100 percent sure, but he's close. Spring Hill Fire Rescue Board Chairman Charles Raborn said it is highly unlikely he will campaign to keep his seat. ...more

May 30, 2008

SPRING HILL FIRE BOARD CHAIRMAN STILL PLANS TO BE AN ADVOCATE FOR THE DISTRICT ...more

May 29, 2008

After meeting with six licensed and insured pool contractors, we have selected the firm we want to build our dream in-ground concrete pool. What happens after the contracts are signed? ...more

January 12, 2008

TAMPA The city will hold disciplinary hearings Monday on two fire inspectors who are accused of accepting hockey tickets, golf entry fees and the use of a boat from a sprinkler company whose work is inspected by the fire department. ...more

December 14, 2007

The city is investigating whether several inspectors in its fire marshal's office improperly accepted gifts to sporting events or other favors. ...more

December 14, 2007

For all the doom and gloom about water in California, here's a surprising truth: California has enough water to meet its needs today and tomorrow without new dams, peripheral canals or catastrophic costs. But there is a rub. It will take political will and better management. ...more

October 30, 2007

Seven Fifth Avenue storefronts will get makeovers, the city council unanimously decided Monday night, as the city continues trying to spiff up the downtown. ...more

October 9, 2007

Zephyrhills City Council is overreacting a bit about a proposal requiring sprinkler systems in some businesses, fearing they would be hindering further economic development. ...more

September 12, 2007