Pasco County's state lawmakers did their best to bring home the bacon this year, but they were unable to push through legislation aimed at reducing sinkhole damage claims in the county. ...more

May 3, 2008

Electric streetcar supporters are accusing the county's bus agency of hijacking nearly $1 million in federal money previously set aside to extend the streetcar line into downtown. ...more

February 21, 2008

It was an election like no other in memory. Florida, holding an early primary in violation of the rules of both parties, saw a record turnout that gave big boosts to Republican John McCain and Democrat Hillary Clinton. ...more

January 30, 2008

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. ...more

December 11, 2007

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

Florida usually doesn't end up at the top of any matrix measuring public education, but it recently scored big in a key measurement: the number of teachers who have earned a certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. ...more

December 10, 2007

Councilman John Dingfelder is asking the city administration to provide more information about impending city layoffs. ...more

November 30, 2007

Mayor Pam Iorio announced Wednesday that she is laying off 100 city workers, the second announcement of mass layoffs in roughly five months. ...more

November 15, 2007