An unbiased evaluation of the Hillsborough City-County Planning Commission, contracted for a state agency, praises the board's independence and value. ...more

January 6, 2009 |

Regarding the letter on Dec. 29: That was certainly a short season of peace on earth, goodwill to men! ...more

January 1, 2009 |

Car manufacturers were granted their bailout. The loan to them is the responsibility of taxpayers who are out of jobs and losing homes and health care perks. Some are even going hungry. ...more

December 26, 2008 |

I read that Congressional members has given themselves a cost of living pay increase of $4,700 a year at a cost to the taxpayers of $2.5 million. How any member of Congress can wake up and look in the mirror in the morning and accept this pay raise is beyond me? Can anyone explain to me the justification behind this when millions of Americans can't put food on the table to feed their families or pay their utilities bill or car payment? ...more

December 23, 2008 |

Hello I'm back; you haven't seen me for about two days, did you miss me? I'm Sarah, Sarah Palin. I've been so busy I never went back to Saturday Night Live because it bombed, just like I did in the election. ...more

December 18, 2008 |

The watchdog for the Florida Legislature says a state program that diverts corporate taxes to private school vouchers saved $38.9 million last year. ...more

December 17, 2008 |

I am not and will not be in favor of a "bailout" for the three top automakers. Perhaps the only reference to "bail" should be what the CEOs and top management should be applying for because of their gross negligence. ...more

December 15, 2008 |

State regulators are making progress in moving policies out of state-run Citizens Property Insurance Corp. and into the hands of private insurers. ...more

December 14, 2008 |

Barack Obama is already preparing to use taxpayers' money to build not one but two of the most expensive presidential luxury limousines in history. He is beginning early to forge his legacy. Obama has exhorted us to tighten our belts while indulging himself in conspicuous consumption. What is wrong with the old presidential limousine? ...more

December 11, 2008 |

Eco-minded Hillsborough County residents who live in single-family homes and want to recycle glass, plastics and paper need do nothing more than separate the items and set them out with their trash once a week for collection. ...more

December 10, 2008 |