As of today, two senior residents have qualified to get their homes repaired as part of County Commissioner Jeff Stabins' economic incentive program. ...more

October 10, 2008

On Tuesday, the Highlands County commissioners will consider a major change in the way impact fees are paid. ...more

October 5, 2008

The Highlands County Commission will hear on Tuesday a proposal to change when contractors have to pay impact fees. This makes perfect sense and we hope the commission approves the change. ...more

October 5, 2008

The Hillsborough County School District does not have to pay for roads or other traffic improvements that do not touch school property, a circuit judge ruled Monday. ...more

September 30, 2008

Over the next five years, almost one-quarter, or 25 percent, of the major roads in Hernando County are expected to be operating below capacity standards - which means there will be more traffic on them than they were designed to handle. ...more

September 28, 2008

Time To Seriously Look At Countywide Fire Service The buzz words were "pride and cooperation" as the Hernando County Fire Rescue (HCFR) and City of Brooksville Fire Department sealed the deal on their interlocal agreement to share space for the next 25 years. This agreement has HCFR closing the Station 24 and moving in with the City of Brooksville's fire department. ...more

September 26, 2008

Department of Public Works Director Charles Mixson, suspended without pay the last two weeks after a scathing disciplinary notice, returns to work today. ...more

September 16, 2008

The widening of Bruce B. Downs Boulevard should start Dec. 1, according to a deal between Pasco County and the developer of Seven Oaks. ...more

September 12, 2008

Highlands County commissioners voted Tuesday to raise impact fees, effective Jan. 1, to account for inflation. ...more

September 10, 2008

County Commissioner Jeff Stabin's self-styled economic stimulus package, better known as "HELP," gets off the ground today. ...more

September 8, 2008