The Occupational Safety and Health Administration on Friday imposed a record $87 million fine against oil giant BP PLC for failing to correct safety hazards after a 2005 explosion killed 15 workers at its Texas City refinery. ...more

October 31, 2009

After listening to two attorneys and about 30 citizens for four hours, the Highlands County commissioners again sided with the Venus community and said no to the National Security Training Center. ...more

October 21, 2009

Nearly 12 years after Florida's historic victory that sent the Marlboro Man riding into the sunset on Joe Camel, it's time to update Florida's tobacco policy to ensure Florida's newest members of the Big Tobacco club pay their fair share. ...more

March 23, 2009

The University of South Florida associate vice president caught on a security tape taking a student's bicycle has rescinded his resignation from USF, saying, "I plan to defend my innocence and make every effort to preserve my professional life and my integrity." ...more

February 21, 2009

The University of South Florida associate vice president who resigned Tuesday over his role in taking a student's bicycle will receive a $50,000 settlement from the university. ...more

February 19, 2009

The University of South Florida associate vice president who resigned yesterday in the controversy over his theft of a student's bicycle will receive a $50,000 settlement from the university. ...more

February 18, 2009

The "new look" county commission took its seats for the first time Tuesday when Administrative Circuit Judge Daniel Merritt Sr. officially swore in County Commissioners James Adkins, John Druzbick and incumbent Jeff Stabins. ...more

November 19, 2008

It took about 18 months, but attorneys for Wal-Mart are finally ready to submit a settlement agreement to county commissioners. ...more

November 18, 2008

A judge's ruling Tuesday endangered the claims of 41 nudists who sued Caliente Resorts last year over what they say were bait-and-switch sales tactics. ...more

July 16, 2008

Council OKs truck bypass deal to avoid lawsuit. ...more

June 17, 2008