As the state's economic slump continues, Florida consumers are cutting back on everything from buying cars to eating out. ...more

September 3, 2008

Hundreds of city utility customers who pay their bills on time may be in line for refunds. ...more

August 28, 2008

The city council is considering an increase in residential and commercial sanitation fees in an effort to bring its charges more in line with its costs. ...more

August 27, 2008

Residents who have paid their utility bills on time for the past two years could be getting a deposit refund under a proposal being considered by the city commission. ...more

August 23, 2008

Hernando Classroom Teachers' Association officials still want 5.5 percent pay increases for teachers for the 2008-09 school year - like the one awarded in May to Superintendent Wayne Alexander - but are willing to work with the numbers. ...more

August 23, 2008

Tarpon Springs City Commission members want a status report on staffing levels at the Fire Department. At their meeting Tuesday night commissioners asked interim City Manager Mark LeCouris to have a report responding to complaints that Fire Department personnel are under stress as a result of understaffing at the department by their next meeting, Aug. 19. ...more

August 14, 2008

A potential new charter school in Hernando County is making big waves. ...more

August 14, 2008

'D. Wade School' could glean $3.3 million from district's budget. ...more

August 14, 2008

It's a privilege enjoyed by those who dutifully pay their utility bills on time and don't forget to make a final payment before moving away: a deposit refund. ...more

August 14, 2008

A former employee has filed a lawsuit accusing U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan of falsifying business documents in the operation of a Venice car dealership. ...more

August 4, 2008