Challenger K-8 students won't be going on a pricey, five-day tour of Washington D.C. this May - at least not under the purview of the school district. ...more

February 5, 2009

Tommy Ervin is a Florida native and veteran of the state parks system who hopes to finish his career in the land of the mermaids. ...more

January 14, 2009

The 2010 City Council election would be under the purview of the county elections office if the council passes a resolution up for consideration today. ...more

January 5, 2009

Sheriff Richard Nugent confirmed Tuesday he has reached an agreement with the county administrator to transfer emergency management operations to his department. ...more

November 26, 2008

Sheriff Richard Nugent is optimistic a deal can be worked out that would transfer the operation of the county's Emergency Management Department into his office. ...more

October 28, 2008

Emergency Management talks continue. ...more

October 28, 2008

Fewer water use, development permits would go before Swiftmud board. ...more

September 30, 2008

The Southwest Florida Water Management District wants to streamline its permitting process by giving its staff and executive more authority to grant or deny water and land use permits. ...more

September 30, 2008

Gov. Charlie Crist told state agencies to speed up billions of dollars in approved construction and capital outlay projects through expedited approval and contracting. The projects will boost Florida's economy by creating thousands of jobs while improving roads, schools, parks and waterways. ...more

August 24, 2008

Show Some Leadership Regarding "Is States' Rights A Position Or Evasion"? (front page, July 28): ...more

August 4, 2008