As anyone who has lived in West Pasco a long time knows, when it comes to making U.S. 19 less of a pain to drive on, nothing is ever easy. That appears to be the case again as the Florida Department of Transportation looks to ease traffic flow along the congested six-lane section of the highway in West Pasco by adding a pair of right-turn-only lanes to it. ...more

November 19, 2008

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is making several changes in how it runs its jail system, including the creation of crisis intervention teams, additional training in handling inmate grievances and clarifying use of force procedures for detention and patrol deputies. ...more

November 18, 2008

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is making several changes in how it runs its jail system, including the creation of crisis intervention teams, additional training in handling inmate grievances and clarifying use of force procedures for detention and patrol deputies. ...more

November 17, 2008

The Highlands Today endorsement of Sheriff Benton publically acknowledges she "has problems" and in the same article, states the clear fact that "Ron Grimming has a lot to offer Highlands County. It's difficult not to endorse him. He doesn't have a weakness we can see and there are plenty of positives." I find this a bit contradictory. It seems you talk from both sides of your keyboard! ...more

October 28, 2008

A community-wide cleanup will be held in South Brooksville from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 25. ...more

October 23, 2008

Drivers won't be annoyed by loose rails at Palm River railroad crossings much longer. ...more

October 14, 2008

The city hopes to acquire a $50,000 state grant to pay for extensive improvements to Sunset Beach. ...more

October 11, 2008

The East Pasco YMCA unveiled new equipment, a new floor and an expanded workout room this week. ...more

October 9, 2008

The rate at which Tampa area home prices are falling slowed down for the fourth consecutive month, according to a report released today. It's a sign home prices may be getting closer to a bottom, but the report cautioned against assuming the market has stabilized. Experts have been warning sales prices need to keep falling to work off excess inventory. ...more

September 30, 2008

BAYSHORE GARDENS - Seated on a newly paved driveway and shaded by oak trees, members of the Tampa Federation of Garden Club Circles cut the ribbon on the first phase of improvements to their clubhouse. ...more

September 25, 2008