TAMPA – The Florida Orchestra will open its next masterworks program with the joys of Mozart and Sibelius, but just as important as the music will be a bit of security behind the scenes. That's because musicians and management this week agreed to a new three-year contract, one shaped by difficult budget cuts and concessions, but a contract nonetheless. ...more

December 11, 2007

Much like the plan in place for when Florida State coach Bobby Bowden retires, offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher followed Bowden to the podium Monday during a news conference to announce the head coach-in-waiting agreement. ...more

December 11, 2007

WellCare Health Plans, the provider of managed care services for the government that had its local headquarters raided by federal and state officials, has adopted a retention plan to help keep key employees on board while the investigation continues. ...more

December 8, 2007

With the status of three-time Pro Bowl defensive end Dwight Freeney uncertain, the Indianapolis Colts have claimed former Buc Simeon Rice off waivers after he was released by the Denver Broncos, ESPN.com reported. ...more

November 13, 2007

The Tampa Port Authority on Tuesday unanimously approved a 4 percent pay increase for port director Richard Wainio, bringing his annual base salary to $245,000 beginning March 7. ...more

October 17, 2007

The Florida Orchestra's 40th anniversary season could fall silent at the onset if the area's largest performing arts group doesn't iron out a new musicians' contract. ...more

September 29, 2007

I read that there are as many as 20,000 private contract soldiers in Iraq, all paid directly or indirectly by the U. S. government. What is this costing us? ...more

September 23, 2007

It has been a tough year for many in the public sector as they have had to reduce spending in light of state-mandated budget cuts. ...more

September 3, 2007