The University of South Florida plans to cut more than $52 million from its budget during the next two years, a grim prospect that likely will force layoffs and could further reduce the number of students accepted. ...more

January 18, 2008

The collision of a statewide campaign to cut property taxes with Florida's worst budget crunch in decades could give hospitals that treat the poor and uninsured a double dose of trouble next fiscal year. ...more

January 3, 2008

Although the national trend in holiday giving appears on the rise, many Tampa charities are falling short of end-of-year goals, even as they're serving more clients than ever. ...more

December 30, 2007

Lawmakers, in Tallahassee to deal with a $1.1 billion budget shortfall, are preaching the need for fiscal austerity. But they don't deserve much credence when the state has spent more than $32 million for the planning of an unneeded Panhandle airport and, as the Tribune's Mike Salinero reports, still plans to spend about $87.3 million more in the coming years on the boondoggle. ...more

October 6, 2007

On the day that Floridians were no longer required to hold personal injury protection in their auto policies, Gov. Charlie Crist placed the issue of no-fault insurance onto the agenda for the special legislative session beginning this week. ...more

October 2, 2007

TALLAHASSEE - Florida's no-fault auto insurance system has expired, but lawmakers will consider restoring it during a special session starting Wednesday. ...more

October 1, 2007

Gov. Charlie Crist is thinking about selling the state lottery to a private investor who would pay enough to solve the state's immediate budget problems. He should think again. ...more

September 18, 2007

For decades, Major League Baseball teams have played spring training games in Florida, attracting thousands of untanned fans who hope that this will be their year. ...more

September 5, 2007