Hernando County raised $67,018 in bed tax revenue for the first three months of this current 2009-10 fiscal year, which covers the months of October, November and December. ...more

January 20, 2010

The Hernando County Tourist Development Council collected $24,270 in bed tax revenue from hotels in May. ...more

July 9, 2009

To meet Gov. Charlie Crist's request for a 10 percent reduction of its budget, Florida state parks recommends closure of 19 state parks with low attendance and the "return" of three state parks to their original owners, including Egmont Key. ...more

December 30, 2008

Along with dusty family heirlooms, mattresses and furniture, self-storage units are serving as homes for a growing number of homeless people. It's not a widespread practice, but there are more people renting space and sneaking in at some storage units around Hillsborough County. There's no plumbing, and it's strictly against a myriad of rules, but people without homes are finding the rent cheap and accommodations safer than on the streets. ...more

September 19, 2008

Carl Edwards has come a long way from the days when he was handing out business cards to strangers, hoping somebody would give him a shot at moving up the racing ladder. ...more

June 15, 2008

With tourism numbers rising, Pasco County will have about $4,000 more this year to promote local events. ...more

May 28, 2008

The nation's foreclosure crisis has led to a painful irony for homeless people: On any given night they are outnumbered in some cities by vacant houses. Some street people are taking advantage of the opportunity by becoming squatters. ...more

February 18, 2008

TAMPA - A Hillsborough County supervisory park ranger was arrested today on a charge he possessed child pornography, according to the FBI. ...more

October 6, 2007