I read where the Hillsborough County Commission will take part in any county furloughs. Big deal. I suppose they will be sitting around in sackcloth. The pay freeze and no travel are both a given, so they shouldn't break their arms patting themselves on the backs for that sacrifice. The good news is that while the commission is on furlough, they won't be micromanaging our government. ...more

April 10, 2009

We all know current economic times are stressful; there is a significant lack of funds coming into our state and local government. Our schools are suffering losses in income. I have read reports that Highlands County will need to operate with at least 30 less teachers next year. My basic question is, can we continue to offer quality education to our students with 30 fewer teachers? ...more

March 19, 2009

As Pasco County works out more budget cuts, including an anticipated $30 million revenue loss in property taxes, agencies are having to roll up their sleeves and trim more of their own operational expenses. ...more

March 4, 2009

A recession is a period of reduced economic activity. The current economy more than meets that definition. ...more

January 31, 2009

hedge fund manager Arthur G. Nadel owed a $50 million payout to some of the investors who had entrusted their life savings to him. ...more

January 19, 2009

that includes a 10 percent pay cut - to help the Denver-based company reorganize under bankruptcy protection. ...more

January 8, 2009

The Frontier Airlines Pilots Association has ratified an agreement -- that includes a 10 percent pay cut -- to assist the Denver-based company reorganize under bankruptcy protection. ...more

January 7, 2009

A good portion of West Central Florida slipped into a moderate drought during the past week, and nearly a quarter of the state now is in some level of drought. ...more

November 27, 2008

County Cuts $1.5 Million, Adopts Budget SEBRING - Highlands County commissioners made 16 of 18 suggested last-minute budget cuts Tuesday night as they adopted the fiscal year 2008-09 budget. ...more

September 21, 2008

The Highlands County commissioners made 16 of 18 suggested last-minute budget cuts Tuesday night as they adopted the fiscal year 2008-09 budget. ...more

September 18, 2008