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Readers Offer A Variety Of Cures For U.S. Consumers' Oil Pinch
Lesson From The Past We hear a lot of talk about alternative energy; let me tell you a sad story. ...more
May 31, 2008
Valeche: Former Fighter Pilot And Banker Wants To Be A Congressman
SEBRING — There are lots of interesting things to know about Hal Valeche. He was a carrier pilot in the Vietnam War who trained at Mirimar Naval Station. He was a Wall Street investment banker. He got into Yale at 16. But even more interesting is how well versed he is on "American Idol." After being interviewed at Inn on the Lakes, he stood out front and asked which contestant had the greatest chance of winning. ...more
May 29, 2008
Residents Elated Power Lines A No-Go
Residents were relieved to learn this week that Progress Energy will bypass Pasco County in its plans for 200 miles of high-power transmission lines to carry electricity from a proposed nuclear power plant in Levy County to their customers through the region. ...more
May 20, 2008
Pasco Residents Heave Sigh Of Relief As Existing Power Corrider To Be Used
Residents were relieved to learn this week that Progress Energy will bypass Pasco County in its plans for 200 miles of high-power transmission lines to carry energy from a proposed nuclear power plant in Levy County to their customers through the region. The company announced Tuesday it will expand its power grid along existing corridors in nine other counties including Pinellas, Polk, Hillsborough and Hernando counties. Energy will be channeled through lines already standing in Pasco, but the company will not require additional equipment or property, Progress officials said. ...more
May 20, 2008
Commission To 'Demand' Underground Power Lines
Wants Progress Energy to stick to existing corridors. ...more
May 6, 2008
Commissioners Must Defend County From Progress Energy Power Lines
Progress Energy seems to have pulled a fast one on Hernando County homeowners. ...more
May 6, 2008
County Bosses Tackle Road Issues
When a contractor requests a change order for a project, it usually means the county has to break open its checkbook. ...more
April 15, 2008
With China Tensions Surfacing, U.S. Tests 'Stealth' Submarine
Capt. Andy Hale has just worked out and is still in a sweaty T-shirt and shorts as he stands in the battle command center. He is watching a flat-screen display that shows what's happening outside on the bow and the aft. ...more
February 17, 2008
Planning Begins For New Power Lines
If the process goes as Progress Energy hopes it will, a new nuclear power plant in Levy County will come online in 2016. ...more
January 10, 2008
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