Several affordable housing projects in Hillsborough County are imperiled by the Florida Legislature's decision to pull $190 million out of a pot of state money intended to build apartments and moderately priced homes for working-class families. ...more

March 7, 2009

Several local churches take part in the Angel Food Ministries program, which offers discounted groceries for struggling families. ...more

February 28, 2009

The city council today voted to lower fees for tree pruning and removal, less than four months after approving an eight-fold increase. ...more

February 5, 2009

The city council is expected to vote today on a proposal to lower fees for tree pruning and removal less than four months after approving an eightfold increase. ...more

February 5, 2009

The city council is expected to vote Thursday on a proposal to lower fees for tree pruning and removal, less than four months after approving an eight-fold increase. ...more

February 4, 2009

Reacting to an outcry by arborists and tree companies, Mayor Pam Iorio said she will move soon to reduce tree-trimming permit fees to a reasonable level. ...more

January 23, 2009

Reacting to an outcry by arborists and tree companies, Mayor Pam Iorio said she will move soon to reduce tree-trimming permit fees to a reasonable level. ...more

January 22, 2009

A national education policy group gave Florida an F for college affordability, even though the state's public universities are among the least expensive in the nation. ...more

December 3, 2008

Re-Energized By Choice Sen. John McCain's pick of Gov. Sarah Palin for his running mate is a winning, unstoppable ticket. So many people that I know have been re-energized by this impressive woman and her accomplishments and, yes, experience. Those of us who had many doubts about McCain as our only choice this year have a new hope and new solid reasons to pull the lever for the Republican ticket. ...more

September 8, 2008