The struggle over the independence of the Byrd Alzheimer's center eased Friday when the institute's board agreed to affiliate with the University of South Florida. ...more

June 21, 2008

TAMPA — The struggle over the independence of the Byrd Alzheimer's center eased today when the institute's board agreed to an affiliation with the University of South Florida. Directors of the Johnnie B. Byrd Sr. Alzheimer's Center & Research Institute approved a plan to form a separate, seven-member board that would control the purse strings of the center and would include four USF representatives. The plan also would install USF health sciences Vice President Steve Klasko as the center's chief executive officer. ...more

June 20, 2008

Even if Congress lifts the federal ban on offshore drilling, oil companies might have a hard time persuading Florida's Legislature to allow their rigs along the state's coastline. ...more

June 19, 2008

saving more than $25 a month on his 16- to 17-mile commute. ...more

June 19, 2008

AVON PARK — The city whose council considered and then rejected a city bill that would have made English its official language will host a state convention Saturday for an activist group known for protesting against illegal immigration, and sometimes illegal immigrants. The Minuteman Civil Defense Corps will gather at the Jacaranda Hotel for what its state director Bill Landes called a "training session." "It's not an open meeting," he said. He estimated 15 to 20 Minutemen members from throughout the state to attend the convention, including Chris Simcox, the Minuteman Civil Defense Corps' cofounder. The convention begins at 1 p.m. He expected a few protesters might show up but hoped the members wouldn't be too uncomfortable. ...more

June 17, 2008

Gov. Charlie Crist's veto Monday of a key transportation bill escalated the feud with fellow Republican Marco Rubio, R-West Miami, the departing House speaker. ...more

June 17, 2008

Brent Cranfield can thank his boss for saving him money at the pump. ...more

June 6, 2008

TALLAHASSEE - Gov. Charlie Crist signed a bill today that will require insurers to cover costly therapies for thousands of autistic children in Florida. ...more

May 20, 2008

TALLAHASSEE - The people running government can have all kinds of ideas, but what government does or doesn't do often comes down to whether there's enough money. ...more

February 25, 2008

Students transferring from other colleges into the University of South Florida have long enjoyed an open door. From now on, they will have a harder time gaining entry. ...more

February 15, 2008