The Avon Park City Council decided it would take more money from churches and non-profit groups to support the fire department, but the extra revenue wouldn't make up for a $74,000 budget deficit the city has just discovered. ...more

August 27, 2008

Tuesday's primary election ballot contained the names of several city council aides who found themselves running for a position they know little about. ...more

August 27, 2008

A historic Ybor City building that was the focus of a preservation fight after it caught fire 20 months ago looks much the same as it did in the days immediately following the blaze. ...more

July 27, 2008

A portion of the roof and west wall of the old Gary Adult High School has collapsed. No injuries were reported. ...more

July 23, 2008

There are dozens of businesses at Gulf View Square mall, all displaying their wares in the hopes of enticing shoppers to dispose of a bit of their income. ...more

July 19, 2008

To some artists, Tampa's buildings are canvases. In 2006, about half a dozen artists used lights on buildings to brighten up downtown. ...more

July 18, 2008

The Sebring City Council gave final approval to start a fire assessment, but Councilman John Griffin and Mayor George Hensley believe the rate plan unfairly benefits large businesses while putting a burden on others. ...more

July 17, 2008

With gas costs higher than ever, city and county officials are looking for ways to save money on fuel. ...more

July 16, 2008

Masque Community Theatre is a perfect example of how a venue of its type should serve its neighbors, Cyn LoPinto says. ...more

July 9, 2008

Less than 50 cents a month. That's how much extra city residents and business owners would have been paying under a proposal to increase the annual street-lighting fee by 22 percent this year. ...more

June 19, 2008