This unincorporated area of North Pinellas continued to draw on its roots in 2009, definitely not as a city, but as a feisty, independent village. ...more

December 26, 2009

the $495 million purchase of 61 miles of track for commuter rail near Orlando. ...more

December 23, 2009

Light rail expansion in Florida started rolling out of the station this week as state lawmakers got on board with legislation during a special session. ...more

December 11, 2009

The Spring Lake Improvement District Board of Supervisors are again violating their oaths of office and are not doing the will of the people. They are now asking the state Legislature for broad new powers that through assessment powers would drive many senior homeowners into foreclosure. These are trying times for many seniors who are on fixed incomes. We are nationwide in the greatest financial crunch that America has ever seen. ...more

November 11, 2009

Charter government and impact fees are among the hot-button topics awaiting county commissioners when they meet Tuesday. ...more

November 8, 2009

Exercise may not be the only reason taking the stairs is better for your health than stepping into the elevator. ...more

November 3, 2009

A Fort Lauderdale man only needs to sign a few legal papers to start receiving $179,000 from the state and become the first wrongfully convicted person compensated under a new Florida law. ...more

November 2, 2009

A wrongfully convicted man set to receive $179,000 from the state says he won't sign the compensation documents. ...more

November 1, 2009

State Sen. Paula Dockery will announce a decision next week on whether to enter the governor race and won't comment on the accuracy of a news report that she'll announce she's running. ...more

October 31, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - The demand for the school district's new Pasco eSchool has outpaced expectations, the administrator who oversees it said Tuesday. ...more

October 22, 2009