Parks and Recreation Department employees have had their hours cut in order to save programs and services. ...more

November 14, 2009

Now that the restoration of Arbuckle Creek's levee is complete, wildlife living in Avon Park Air Force Range's marsh can look forward to a more balanced ecosystem. The five-month long restoration project was completed in July by the Highlands Soil and Water Conservation District. ...more

October 26, 2009

The ship of state with its new captain sails on. ...more

February 13, 2009

Can $780 billion stimulate our nation's economy? Let's pray that's the case, because right now we are in bad shape. Anyone who doesn't think our country isn't in dire straights hasn't been affected, at least not at a serious level where they are facing foreclosure or something worse. But they will be soon. ...more

February 12, 2009

Liduvina "Lucy" Nieves sat on a new sofa in her new house Friday, overwhelmed and nearly speechless. ...more

February 4, 2009

Liduvina "Lucy" Nieves sat on a new sofa in her new house this morning, overwhelmed and nearly speechless. "The change is incredible," said Nieves, 66, who has lived on Union Street for 30 years. Nieves' home was one of 20 in her neighborhood rehabilitated and completed today as part of Kickoff to Rebuild, a project sponsored by the nonprofit Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay and the National Football League. ...more

January 30, 2009

Vice President Dick Cheney blamed Congress for failing to bail out the auto industry, saying the White House was forced to step in to save U.S. car companies. ...more

December 21, 2008

Rosemary Atkins sees beyond the broken window panes, plywood-covered doors, crumbling roofs and weed-choked yards. ...more

November 26, 2008

Although Pasco County's shelters, food banks, churches and nonprofit organizations may serve different populations, one thing they have in common this time of year is a need for donations. ...more

November 15, 2008

Lowry Park Zoo President Lex Salisbury has been a big beneficiary of the zoo's generosity. ...more

October 7, 2008