To give or not to give in to the interests of building contractors? That is the question. ...more

November 8, 2009

On Tuesday, Nov. 10, the Board of County Commissioners will consider temporarily reducing the impact tax back to 2001 levels. ...more

November 7, 2009

They say talk is cheap. I say that depends on who is doing the talking. Today's scheduled talking is supposed to take place in the great chamber of the Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners. That ought to make all of us nervous. The board is going to be talking about what ultimately will be a project costing billions of dollars. YOUR dollars. ...more

November 4, 2009

Troy Hagar feels content and successful. He thinks it's time to relax. ...more

November 1, 2009

With the county's last budget cycle now in the rear view mirror, it's time for the local business community's focus group members to focus on next year, which promises to be a bumpy road. ...more

October 29, 2009

The Hernando County Jail met or exceeded more than 400 standards and was recommended for reaccreditation, according to an announcement Tuesday. ...more

October 22, 2009

The school board does not want the county to place a moratorium on school impact fees. ...more

October 4, 2009

In February 2008 the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners directed the Planning Department and Planning Commission to study the Interstate 4 corridor "to identify opportunities for economic development." ...more

September 23, 2009

Your Sept. 15 editorial ("Revisit clinics to cut city's health costs," Our Opinion) on Charlie Miranda's idea to cut city health care costs using worksite clinics reflects one of the fastest-growing trends in America for both employers and government to cut their health care costs. The cost savings can be dramatic, health quality improved, and patient/physician satisfaction is excellent. ...more

September 21, 2009

If you have a neighbor worthy of being honored as a good Samaritan, here's your chance to make that happen. ...more

May 27, 2009