The part of Florida's embattled investment fund for local governments that remains open received the best possible rating Friday from Standard & Poor's. ...more

December 22, 2007

The city last month withdrew $56 million from a troubled state-run investment pool. ...more

December 15, 2007

Withdrawals from Florida's local government investment pool appear to be settling down, a financial firm said Tuesday, as the board that oversees the fund continued to push for answers about how the pool was hit by a multibillion-dollar run last month. ...more

December 12, 2007

Fans of the three local government and public access channels will have to look elsewhere - and maybe even pay a little more - starting today. ...more

December 11, 2007

SEBRING — The Highlands County Legislative Delegation will hold its annual meeting and public hearing from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5 at the Highlands County Commission chambers, 600 S. Commerce. "This hearing is specifically designed to encourage the public to personally address their legislators on their concerns and issues involving state government," said Sen. J.D. Alexander, R-Lake Wales. ...more

December 2, 2007

In three weeks, Bright House Network customers will have to be more creative with their remote control to find their government access channels. ...more

November 19, 2007

John Adams said, "Property is surely a right of mankind as real as liberty." His words reflect the principles that have guided the Florida Legislature through the process of bringing property tax relief to the people of our state. ...more

November 2, 2007

especially at a time when local governments are being forced to slash positions and programs because of a sluggish economy and state-imposed property tax cuts. ...more

October 10, 2007

The Wiregrass Ranch development of regional impact in Wesley Chapel is a textbook example why the Legislature needs to revamp Florida's regional planning laws. ...more

October 3, 2007

Regarding 'County's Attack On Duplication Has Unpleasant Taste Of Duplicity' (Our Opinion, Sept. 5) and 'Proposed Changes To Growth Plan Foresee Subdivisions Everywhere' (Our Opinion, Sept 16) ...more

September 22, 2007