It is unfair for veterinarians to be able to board dogs overnight, while kennels are not afforded the same right. That sentiment was voiced last year when three people who wanted to open a kennel in the downtown business district found they could only board dogs during the day because they were not associated with a veterinarian. In response, the City Commission took a tentative step Tuesday night toward leveling the animal boarding playing field. ...more

January 17, 2009

The entire first phase of creating a marketing plan for Sebring's downtown business district is all about research, said Bruce W. Lyon, owner of Swan Development Advisors. ...more

November 15, 2008

After years of accumulating money for downtown redevelopment, Dade City city commissioners expect to vote this month on whether to spend some of those funds to install decorative streetlights downtown. ...more

November 6, 2008

State officials mounted the largest rescue operation in Texas history on Sunday, taking nearly 2,000 people by boat and helicopter out of flood-ravaged towns on the Texas coast in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike. ...more

September 15, 2008

There's a little-known saying among fire chiefs: Two of the biggest challenges of the job are having to close a fire station or build one. ...more

June 13, 2008

After months of struggling in the red zone, the city finally has scored. ...more

December 22, 2007

Pooches have a new place to run and meet other four-legged friends. Hillsborough County officials cut a red ribbon Monday, signaling the opening of the Carolyn Meeker Dog Park. ...more

October 30, 2007