Thirty-one states have one. Florida may be the next state to adopt a standard for generating electricity from renewable resources. ...more

March 22, 2009

Joan Atkins of Palm Harbor says Americans should be wary of "cradle-to-grave micromanagement" of health care by the federal government. ...more

March 21, 2009

PLANT CITY The wife of a state representative has been crusading in recent weeks in support of the United Nations Children's Fund's efforts to provide clean drinking water to children in developing countries. ...more

March 20, 2009

Auto insurers should not be allowed to use credit scores to determine rates, especially in tough economic times, two state officials said Thursday. ...more

March 20, 2009

Auto insurers should not be allowed to use credit scores to determine rates, especially in tough economic times, two state officials said today. ...more

March 19, 2009

To attract new business and industry to Hernando County, the first priority is determining where to put them and then move forward in getting the infrastructure in place, Engineer Nick Nicholson said Tuesday. ...more

March 19, 2009

We all know current economic times are stressful; there is a significant lack of funds coming into our state and local government. Our schools are suffering losses in income. I have read reports that Highlands County will need to operate with at least 30 less teachers next year. My basic question is, can we continue to offer quality education to our students with 30 fewer teachers? ...more

March 19, 2009

Committee brainstorms ways to attract industry. ...more

March 18, 2009

The St. Pete Times Forum was No. 1 in the world for gross ticket sales during a recent 31-day period, according to an industry trade publication. ...more

March 18, 2009

Last year, more than 2,300 people slathered on sunscreen, donned work gloves and sneakers and headed out to clean up 67,509 pounds of litter in Hillsborough County. ...more

March 18, 2009