With "Auld Lang Syne" cued for its moment in the midnight spotlight and stemware - brimming with the first year's batch of Florida Estate Winery special-edition, kumquat-infused champagne - raised high, it is time to bid adieu to 2009, an interesting year, to say no more. ...more

December 31, 2008

This is a partial list of crimes and service calls reported Dec. 19-24 to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Calls for Dec. 22 were not available. Questions about a specific event should be directed to the sheriff's office at (813) 247-8200. 33556 Anno St, Block 7700, disturbance, Dec. 18, 6:04 p.m. ...more

December 26, 2008

Two people were killed this morning in a two-car crash on State Road 54 in Pasco County, the Florida Highway Patrol reported. ...more

December 25, 2008

Widening the County Line Road that runs between Pasco and Hernando counties would, at least initially, mainly benefit Hernando residents. So Pasco County officials haven't fallen over themselves helping their Hernando counterparts get money to widen the congested two-lane east-west route. That appears to be changing. ...more

December 20, 2008

County commissioners Tuesday created a list of seven road projects they hope will qualify for federal funding under a prospective economic stimulus plan proposed by President-elect Barack Obama. ...more

December 17, 2008

Recently elected County Commissioner Jim Adkins may be new on the board, but he voiced an old concern during Tuesday's Metropolitan Planning Organization meeting. ...more

December 17, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY -- County officials were to present commissioners this morning with a list of $1.4 billion in public works projects they say could be started in early 2009 if Congress passes the massive economic stimulus package proposed by President-elect Barack Obama. ...more

December 16, 2008

The Central Pasco and Gulf Railroad is making tracks to Crews Lake Wilderness Park. ...more

December 13, 2008

The Central Pasco and Gulf Railroad is making tracks to Crews Lake Wilderness Park. ...more

December 10, 2008

Local officials throughout the state are holding their breath to find out how budget cuts might put the brakes on transportation projects. ...more

December 7, 2008