Henry Broxton went to Tallahassee last week to advocate against legislative changes that he says have made it more difficult for him to get rehabilitation services. ...more

March 18, 2009

The Senate's chief budget writer says lawmakers may consider a pay cut for state employees. ...more

March 16, 2009

American Indian Movement is planning to conduct a "peaceful" protest at the Chasco Fiesta street parade on Saturday. ...more

March 16, 2009

Donning wetsuits and rubber shoes and carrying funky shovellike instruments, students from Lakewood High School recently took their lessons to the shores of Tampa Bay. ...more

March 16, 2009

In Tallahassee, the cat's away. As the Florida Legislature begins its 2009 session - a session that will see budget cuts and decisions affecting everything from education to health care - the newspaper corps covering state government has shrunk to its smallest level in recent memory. ...more

March 15, 2009

At a time when they are being utilized more and more, local libraries are feeling the impact of a major budget squeeze from multiple funding sources. With the coming budget year threatening to produce more of the same, the leaders of north-county libraries have been exploring how they might work together to meet their patrons' needs. ...more

March 14, 2009

It's dismaying that University of South Florida President Judy Genshaft, at a time when universities are facing major budget cuts, would approve generous bonuses for four high-level, high-salaried employees. ...more

March 13, 2009

A buoy weather monitor in the gulf near Pasco could shut down because of budget cuts, possibly before the end of the hurricane season. ...more

March 11, 2009

The news story on March 7 regarding the organized theft of baby formula provides an interesting commentary on the cost of crime. ...more

March 11, 2009

As the Florida Legislature begins its 2009 session – a session that will see budget cuts and decisions affecting everything from education to health care – the newspaper press corps covering state government has shrunk to its smallest level in recent memory. ...more

March 10, 2009