President Bush threatened Thursday to cancel thousands of pet projects that Congress inserted into a massive spending bill before leaving town this week, a move that could provoke a fierce battle with lawmakers in both parties who jealously guard their ability to steer money to favored purposes. ...more

December 21, 2007

Hernando County's 2008 budget just got fatter. But it didn't put on as many pounds as last year. ...more

December 7, 2007

The headlines have been downright scary: "Investor Fund Panic." "State Pool Frozen." "Fear Rocks State Fund." ...more

December 6, 2007

During the tumultuous twin budget hearings held last September, hundreds of residents raised the battle cry: Lower taxes and stop government spending. ...more

November 27, 2007

Hillsborough County and Tampa could face a combined $85 million hit if voters in January approve a constitutional amendment designed to lower property taxes. ...more

November 14, 2007

After all the Golden Boy roles, Robert Redford moves across a film screen with an aura of confidence and relaxed privilege that he wears like a country-club blazer. But while making his new film, "Lions for Lambs," the star and director found himself reconnecting to his youth in 1940s Los Angeles, a time and place far removed from any ivory towers. ...more

November 9, 2007

Hillsborough County School District has no policy requiring consulting contracts be bid, the school board attorney said Wednesday. ...more

November 1, 2007

With a 5-2 vote, Hillsborough County commissioners approved a $500 million transportation improvement plan Wednesday that will consume much of the remaining revenue from the Community Investment Tax. ...more

October 18, 2007

TAMPA - With a 5-2 vote, Hillsborough County commissioners approved a $500 million transportation improvement plan Wednesday that will consume much of the remaining revenue from the Community Investment Tax. ...more

October 17, 2007

With its funding eliminated and a judge's ruling against it, a public access television network is unable to allow county residents to produce programming, at least for the time being. ...more

October 4, 2007