Since Sumter County folded its emergency management operations into the sheriff's office about 10 years ago, the arrangement has been "working perfectly," said Judd Wright, director of the Sumter County Emergency Management Department. ...more

November 27, 2008

This responds to The Tampa Tribune's Sept. 28 editorial that opposed Amendment 2, the Florida Marriage Protection Amendment. The Tribune's basis for opposing the marriage amendment is contradicted by their own facts and by the Florida Supreme Court. ...more

October 12, 2008

With so many burglaries and burglary arrests making the news, the question comes up, are burglaries and other property crimes on the rise in Highlands County? ...more

September 12, 2008

Two men accused of swiping a fire extinguisher from a 2000 Honda convertible could be sentenced to five years in prison if convicted of boosting the gizmo, records show. ...more

August 26, 2008

Supervisor of Elections Annie Williams said she mailed out 432 new absentee ballots Saturday. ...more

July 22, 2008

There used to be a time when Hernando County wasn't known for its large retail stores, commonly called "big boxes." ...more

July 8, 2008

Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Buddy Johnson will save nearly $11,000 on his 2008 property taxes, thanks to the seven cows and four calves grazing on his land near Plant City. ...more

June 28, 2008

A Teamsters' representative has fired off a letter to the county administrator asking him to respect the rights of 12 employees who are actively engaging in union-organizing activity. ...more

June 19, 2008

12 COUNTY EMPLOYEES ARE HEADING LOCAL EFFORTS ...more

June 18, 2008

CORY LAKE ISLES - The Cory Lake Isles Property Owners Association and residents who are suing it are headed back to court June 24. Developer Gene Thomason turned over the financial records of Cory Lakes Limited, which billed homeowners for management and security services for the gated New Tampa community. But lawyer Mark Basurto, who represents the seven homeowners who are suing over access to the records, said the documents raised more questions than they answered. ...more

June 13, 2008