As the Senate stimulus package stands, Florida's public school districts would miss out on nearly $650 million in construction money, according a national news organization that compared the differing bills under consideration in Congress. ...more

February 11, 2009

The $825 billion stimulus package taken up today by Congress would pump millions into Hillsborough County schools and revive plans administrators put on hold as the economy soured. If the package is approved as previously crafted, the school district could gain $143 million in federal aid during the next two years. The money could be used for technology upgrades and school renovations, among other needs. ...more

January 28, 2009

Citrus County sheriff's deputies seized $500,000 worth of marijuana from a Crystal River grow house Friday night and continue to look for two men who fled the scene. ...more

January 24, 2009

Annie Fonseca stole more than $25,000 in electricity while using a home to cultivate marijuana, Hillsborough County deputies say. ...more

January 22, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - With grow houses back in the headlines recently after a Zephyrhills bust, Sheriff Bob White explained some of the inner workings of how authorities prosecute such cases. ...more

December 28, 2008

With grow houses back in the headlines this week after a Zephyrhills bust, Sheriff Bob White explained some of the inner workings of how authorities prosecute such cases. ...more

December 13, 2008

In August, Timothy Davis and Jason Lanier sold 1,761 pounds of copper wire to a metal recycler for $4,560.99. ...more

December 4, 2008

Business Briefcase ...more

October 26, 2008

PLANT CITY A homeless man was charged last week after he was accused of yanking copper wire from a Plant City business, causing extensive damage to three air conditioners, according to a police report. ...more

October 22, 2008

As air conditioner usage kicks into full gear at this time of the year, there's ways to curb that light bill. ...more

August 11, 2008