As the Senate stimulus package stands, Florida's public school districts would miss out on nearly $650 million in construction money, according a national news organization that compared the differing bills under consideration in Congress. ...more

February 11, 2009

The $825 billion stimulus package taken up today by Congress would pump millions into Hillsborough County schools and revive plans administrators put on hold as the economy soured. If the package is approved as previously crafted, the school district could gain $143 million in federal aid during the next two years. The money could be used for technology upgrades and school renovations, among other needs. ...more

January 28, 2009

From reducing the wattage of light bulbs in their parking lots to the use of barrier walls to dampen noise, developers of large retail stores may soon have to adhere to tougher new building regulations in Hernando County. ...more

July 10, 2008

COUNTY EYES AMENDED ORDINANCE ...more

July 9, 2008