A county clerk in Colorado has a simple response to staff cuts caused by budget shortfalls: Just don't answer the phones. ...more

February 17, 2009

Citing a desire to reward his employees, a Miami banker doled out $60 million in bonuses to all staffers and even some retirees after he sold a majority stake in the company for close to $1 billion. ...more

February 16, 2009

Some city employees have moved in to the newly renovated Columbus Municipal Office Building. ...more

February 11, 2009

GOP Rep. Adam Putnam approved more privately funded trips for his congressional office last year than all but nine other members of 435-seat U.S. House or 100-seat Senate. ...more

February 9, 2009

The southwest corner of Lake-in-the-Woods Drive and U.S. 19 is being considered by a development group for an ambitious mix of commercial and residential activity. ...more

February 7, 2009

The fire district received one resume for its financial director opening and wasted no time scheduling an interview. ...more

February 5, 2009

The school district's principals and other administrators won't get raises this year after all. ...more

February 5, 2009

A machete-wielding man threatening to kill others and then himself at Lakeland Regional Medical Center on Thursday night was calmed down and placed under arrest by an off-duty Polk County deputy, deputies say. ...more

January 30, 2009

Bobby Bowden signed a one-year contract Wednesday to coach a 34th season at Florida State, prolonging his duel with Penn State's Joe Paterno to see who will retire as college football's all-time leader in wins. ...more

January 29, 2009

Pasco County could force home builders to strengthen the foundations of future homes, according to a proposal aimed at reducing sinkhole claims and avoiding settling damage to homes built on soft soils. ...more

January 28, 2009