a program that has exposed taxpayers to financial risk for too long. ...more

November 22, 2009

After Bob Germaine was elected Highlands County Clerk of Courts, he retired in December from his old job, senior director of court services. For the rest of his life, he'll get a check from the Florida Retirement System. ...more

April 2, 2009

With state and local budgets in fiscal free-fall, many of Florida's cities are looking at their revenue and expenses to judge how to improve their fiscal responsibility. But when we look at the long-term picture for cities, one issue in particular leaps out as one that could burden city taxpayers terribly in the years ahead. ...more

March 22, 2009

On Tuesday, the New Port Richey City Council accepted a memorandum officially announcing City Manager Thomas O'Neill's retirement, effective May 31. ...more

March 7, 2009

On Tuesday, the City Council accepted a memorandum officially announcing City Manager Thomas O'Neill's retirement, effective May 31. A successor to the position has already been selected - Thomas O'Neill, as of July 1. ...more

March 7, 2009

"Double dipping" carries such negative undertones with it that it gives the impression of something illegal or at the very least unethical. After checking into what a local candidate was referring to when she accused her competition of "double dipping" it turned out it was simply receiving a retirement check while actively working. ...more

November 2, 2008

Once again Ms. Mary Wilson's statements are being called into question. You can't change facts. In regards to Mr. Strenth's letter where he refers to Mary's brochure as a "complete fabrication" when it comes to the figure for Mr. Germaine's compensation over the next four years if elected. ...more

October 28, 2008

I had already written a letter to the editor stating Bob Germaine's qualifications to be elected as the Clerk of the Courts. I speak from experience, having worked for several years with Mr. Germaine. There is no question that he is the only qualified candidate on the ticket. ...more

October 27, 2008

State officials on Friday were assessing what effect Washington Mutual's failure Thursday would have on stocks, bonds and other investments the state had in the bank. ...more

September 27, 2008

When Bill Crews, the chairman of Wauchula State Bank, and Tom Trevino, a broker with Merrill Lynch's brokerage in Sebring, spoke to the Kiwanis in Hardee County on Tuesday, they faced a deluge of questions. ...more

September 18, 2008