The developer of a mixed-use development on Wiscon Road is asking for more time to pay impact fees to the city. ...more

November 2, 2008

A diesel and heating fuel station will likely come to Broad Street after all. ...more

October 22, 2008

The city of Sebring staff is exploring acquiring the sewer and water systems belonging to the Sebring Airport Authority. ...more

October 14, 2008

It didn't last as long as the 100 Years' War, but there have been times when the dispute over claims that Aloha Utilities was delivering "black" drinking water to its customers in the Seven Springs-Trinity area of southwestern Pasco County had an "isn't-this-ever-going-to-end?" feel to it. Zooming ahead from the mid-15th century to 1938, it may be time to declare "Peace is at hand." ...more

October 11, 2008

Customers of Aloha Utilities Inc. could see some relief in the coming months from the smelly, black water that has fouled their sinks and stained their bathtubs. ...more

October 8, 2008

Commercial trash pickup will go up. ...more

October 8, 2008

Commercial trash rates will go up in the city this year, but water and sewer rates will not. ...more

October 8, 2008

water that has fouled their sinks and stained their bath tubs. Pasco County commissioners Tuesday approved the sale of Aloha – a private water supplier whose customers say its water and customer service both stink – to the Florida Government Utility Authority, a public group created to buy private utilities across the state. "This was a banner day," said Commissioner Ann Hildebrand, who represents southwest Pasco. Aloha has about 20,000 customers in the Seven Springs and Aloha Gardens sections of Hildebrand's district. Under the deal now pending with Aloha, FGUA will spend $90.5 million to buy the company – a $45 million reduction from Aloha's original asking price. The sale will become final Dec. 17. New rates will take effect the same day, said FGUA attorney Brian Armstrong. ...more

October 7, 2008

The city will change the way it determines how much to increase water, sewer and sanitation rates each year if the city council approves an ordinance up for debate on Monday. ...more

October 5, 2008

Paul McCartney had "Another Day" and now former Sebring City Administrator Bob Hoffman has "another year" on the city payroll. ...more

October 4, 2008