A serious problem has arisen and it affects transportation of all disabled and medical clients in Highlands and Hardee counties. My wife and I are in this category, being without any means of transportation without community service. I was informed, that due to lack of funding, we cannot be transported for doctor appointments. If someone can help us with this problem, it will be greatly appreciated in assisting in a matter of funding for the county, as it affects many people in our situation. Please advise what steps we can take to help us. ...more

November 12, 2007

PLANT CITY The housing market is sluggish if not downright disastrous, commissioners said at their meeting Monday. According to city building department records, four residential permits were issued in August. During the height of the boom in 2005-06, about 30 permits were issued monthly, records show. With the downturn in mind, Mayor Rick Lott proposed delaying increases in transportation impact fees until April 1, a move he said would help stimulate residential building permit activity. ...more

September 26, 2007