The Federal Reserve said Wednesday that it will deploy an additional $1.2 trillion to try to lower interest rates and stimulate the economy, an aggressive move aimed at containing the recession. ...more

March 19, 2009

A Tampa Tribune story posted on TBO.com about Hillsborough County's plan to install red light cameras this summer and a proposal to expand Temple Terrace's one-year program from two intersections to possibly four or five generated a flurry of comments. ...more

March 18, 2009

New school gets a mascot ...more

March 10, 2009

Concerns that the economy could get worse led the Highlands County commissioners to put on hold construction of the new law enforcement building for the sheriff's office. ...more

March 3, 2009

Facebook is trying its hand at democracy. The fast-growing online hangout said this week users will play a "meaningful role" in deciding the site's policies and voting on changes. ...more

February 28, 2009

Facebook is trying its hand at democracy. ...more

February 27, 2009

A vote could come today to remake part of the Selmon Crosstown Expressway into the region's newest bike trail, at least on occasion. ...more

February 23, 2009

Turns out a single vote can make a difference. That's the lesson learned from a weekend recount in Palm Beach's hotly contested mayoral race. Incumbent Jack McDonald had 1,590 votes to 1,589 for Gerry Goldsmith. Barring a lawsuit challenging the results, McDonald keeps the office. ...more

February 23, 2009

Alan Waishkey of Port Richey reacts to the federal economic stimulus bill by saying "nothing is free." ...more

February 18, 2009

Congress has now decided to give people four more months to prepare for the upcoming transition from analog to digital TV broadcasting. ...more

February 4, 2009