Everybody loves a hometown guy, especially when it comes to hometown politics. That's why you can't help but want to chuck Jack Mariano amiably on the chin - ya big lug, ya - whenever he goes all parochial on behalf of hyper-local issues. ...more

November 8, 2009

Charter government and impact fees are among the hot-button topics awaiting county commissioners when they meet Tuesday. ...more

November 8, 2009

The state attorney's office and the sheriff's department are conducting a joint investigation into the activities of the county's fleet department, a move prompted by an expose of alleged kickbacks published by Hernando Today. ...more

November 4, 2009

An audit of the Highlands County Road & Bridge Department found several problems, including a $4,300 invoice that was paid twice, work that should not have been performed, a lack of inventory controls and a lack of internal controls. ...more

November 4, 2009

The state attorney's office and the sheriff's department are conducting a joint investigation into the activities of Hernando County's fleet department, a move prompted by an expose of alleged kickbacks published by Hernando Today. ...more

November 3, 2009

During their regular meeting today, Pasco County commissioners will hold a rare closed-door session to discuss the county's ongoing contract negotiations with its unionized firefighters. ...more

November 3, 2009

Hernando Today has learned the county audit department, acting on concerns expressed by Department of Public Works Director Charles Mixson, was already conducting an internal investigation ...more

November 2, 2009

With months to go before construction starts, the widening of State Road 54 is already shaping up to be one of the most expensive road projects Pasco County has undertaken. ...more

October 31, 2009

Fleet manager Jack Stepongzi's admission of receiving kickbacks from a Texas parts supplier has triggered a wider investigation into the county's fleet department. ...more

October 31, 2009

Adkins says 'questionable' purchases could extend beyond Stepongzi. ...more

October 30, 2009