City Councilman Manny Funes' first order of business: giving away money. ...more

November 26, 2008

Two Pasco County employees were recently honored by the Holiday Rotary Club for their bravery in assisting traffic accident victims. ...more

November 15, 2008

Commissioners Diane Rowden and Chris Kingsley gave their farewells at Wednesday's meeting, their last as board members. ...more

November 13, 2008

Sometimes it isn't the message; it's how you frame it. Pasco Kids First is in the business of looking after children. Throughout the year, it assists in protecting Pasco County children from the effects of child abuse. ...more

November 12, 2008

County Parks Director Pat Fagan will ask county commissioners on Wednesday that an additional $25,000 from park impact fees be used to complete phase one of a combination community park and dog park on 7.82 acres in Spring Hill so that it can open in early 2009. ...more

November 11, 2008

But more money needed. ...more

November 11, 2008

WASHINGTON (AP) -- National Republicans have yanked TV advertising for Minnesota GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann's re-election bid after she suggested Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama may have "anti-American" views and urged an investigation of unpatriotic lawmakers. ...more

October 22, 2008

Former county Commissioner Jan Kaminis Platt spoke to Tampa Rotarians on Oct. 7 at the St. Pete Times Forum. Platt discussed her opposition to a proposal to create an elected county mayor position in Hillsborough County. ...more

October 15, 2008

Heartland Horses and Handicapped, Inc. would like to thank everyone for a successful Denim and Diamonds Gala. Wow, what a night! It was truly a night to remember. The 3rd annual Denim and Diamonds Gala to benefit Heartland Horses and Handicapped, Inc. was a great success. Guests from the Heartland enjoyed a night of good music, great food, lots of prizes and a strong spirit of participation in helping dreams last a lifetime. The theme of the evening was dreams and how all of us can name a few, but how at Heartland Horses we work daily with those who dream of trying something new, of touching and feeling. Our participants dream of independence, freedom and dignity. On this special night, our sponsors, attendees and auction winners made huge strides in keeping those dreams an attainable reality by netting approximately $11,000. ...more

September 27, 2008

Deputy Luis Ledbetter of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office held his 4-year-old American bloodhound, Clue, on a leash Aug. 26 in the lobby of Center Place Fine Arts and Civic Association. ...more

September 24, 2008