Former City Manager Bob Hoffman continues to work for the city on a lease/consultant agreement until the end of the month, but the city council wants him to stay another year. ...more

September 6, 2008

With one council member voting "no" to the budget, the Sebring City Council approved the city's 2008-09 budget and property tax rate. ...more

September 5, 2008

From a challenge to the new sprinkler ordinance by a nationwide homebuilder to an investigation of payroll discrepancies in the police department, the cost of safeguarding this city from legal action has nearly doubled in the past year. ...more

August 28, 2008

The Avon Park City Council decided it would take more money from churches and non-profit groups to support the fire department, but the extra revenue wouldn't make up for a $74,000 budget deficit the city has just discovered. ...more

August 27, 2008

Tuesday's primary election ballot contained the names of several city council aides who found themselves running for a position they know little about. ...more

August 27, 2008

A historic Ybor City building that was the focus of a preservation fight after it caught fire 20 months ago looks much the same as it did in the days immediately following the blaze. ...more

July 27, 2008

A portion of the roof and west wall of the old Gary Adult High School has collapsed. No injuries were reported. ...more

July 23, 2008

There are dozens of businesses at Gulf View Square mall, all displaying their wares in the hopes of enticing shoppers to dispose of a bit of their income. ...more

July 19, 2008

To some artists, Tampa's buildings are canvases. In 2006, about half a dozen artists used lights on buildings to brighten up downtown. ...more

July 18, 2008

The Sebring City Council gave final approval to start a fire assessment, but Councilman John Griffin and Mayor George Hensley believe the rate plan unfairly benefits large businesses while putting a burden on others. ...more

July 17, 2008