After 13 months of waiting, Tampa city officials learned Thursday they can continue moving forward with several high-profile revitalization projects. ...more

September 19, 2008

The Florida Supreme Court now says that voter approval isn't needed for billions of dollars in roads, buildings and other local public works projects across the state, a ruling that should allow several high-profile projects in Tampa proceed as planned. ...more

September 18, 2008

The Highlands County commissioners said "no" to cutting the planned pay raises and funding for recreation, but did make 16 budget cuts suggested by county Administrator Michael Wright. ...more

September 18, 2008

The Avon Park Chamber of Commerce is going to seek help from the town's community redevelopment agencies after the city refused to provide free services for the annual Christmas Parade. ...more

September 10, 2008

The City Commission will be asked Tuesday to decide whether the city should impose additional fees on recreational activities and event organizers. ...more

August 20, 2008

Randy Coen has a long connection to this neighborhood. As a youngster, he traveled its streets, visited its stores and attended first through sixth grades at Lois Elementary, which is now a school district maintenance facility, at Lois and Crest avenues. ...more

July 12, 2008

The cost of everything else is going up, but property taxes here won't. ...more

July 3, 2008

New Port Richey's proposed budget includes no cuts in muni services, layoffs and a slight tax cut ...more

July 2, 2008

Tax reform and one of the worst housing slumps in Florida history joined forces to drive down Hillsborough County property values last year, the first year-to-year decline since 1992. ...more

July 1, 2008

TAMPA - A Palm Harbor man was arrested Saturday night at Fantasy Land after he exposed himself to an undercover police officer inside the adult movie theater, an arrest affidavit said. ...more

June 22, 2008