A fix for a dangerous intersection on Congress Street at Pine Hill Road and Orchid Lake Road could be up to 5 years in the future, county officials learned. Penny for Pasco sales tax revenue is supposed to pay to rebuild the intersection. ...more

August 20, 2008

Land purchases could soon give the city a chance to redevelop a large swath of real estate along North 22nd Street, north of the infamous and now-demolished Gene's Bar. ...more

August 13, 2008

Two Democratic Florida congressmen Thursday posed more than two dozen detailed questions about Gov. Charlie Crist's proposal to save the Everglades through a $1.75 billion buyout of U.S. Sugar. ...more

August 1, 2008

Of the four Highlands County employees appealing their firings, one's appeal was denied, one is awaiting a decision early next week, and two will have their appeals heard on Aug. 14. ...more

July 19, 2008

SEBRING – The land acquisition manager for the Highlands County Engineer's office was fired for what county officials described as inappropriate use of her county e-mail account. Kathy Avirett, 32, a county employee since November 2003, was fired June 30 by her boss, county Engineer Ramon Gavarrete. ...more

July 7, 2008

The Port of Tampa's proposed master and strategic plans, two years in the making and 551 pages in all, were released to the public Monday night on the port's Web site, tampaport.com. ...more

February 20, 2008

The Florida Taxation and Budget Reform Commission has come up with a simple move that could cut taxes, control growth, sustain agriculture and protect open lands all at once. ...more

February 11, 2008

I am departing the Tampa Bay Estuary Program after 17 very satisfying years working with many bright people dedicated to restoring and protecting one of our region's most precious jewels - Tampa Bay. ...more

January 31, 2008

Many who have come to know Shirley Denton portray her as one of Florida's most renowned scientists. They also describe her as a visionary, an organizer, a good communicator and one who is committed to the mission of the Florida Native Plant Society. ...more

January 16, 2008

Many who have come to know Shirley Denton portray her as one of Florida's most renowned scientists. They also describe her as a visionary, an organizer, a good communicator and one who is committed to the mission of the Florida Native Plant Society. ...more

January 16, 2008