MANAGERS WOULD TAKE ON MORE JOB DUTIES ...more

June 5, 2008

Hillsborough County Sheriff David Gee deserves applause for taking a tough stand against excessive union demands, despite a union-funded attack campaign and threats of political repercussions. ...more

May 30, 2008

Ah, there's nothing like a relaxing three-day weekend. ...more

May 18, 2008

Dozens of firefighters filled the historic Pasco County Courthouse at Tuesday's county commission meeting to draw attention to the fact that they still don't have a contract with county officials. ...more

February 16, 2008

It's a hip, environmentally friendly office space you'd expect to find at Apple, Microsoft or Google. ...more

February 15, 2008

Newly hired county administrator David Hamilton, who said his first priority is turning in a balanced budget by July, has made the first move toward that goal by trying to hold down expenses. ...more

February 7, 2008

Newly hired county administrator David Hamilton, who said his first priority is turning in a balanced budget by July, has made the first move toward that goal by trying to hold down expenses. ...more

February 6, 2008

Hillary Clinton has done some good things in her life, no question. But if Democrats want to win, they shouldn't nominate Clinton. ...more

January 11, 2008

A new study that suggests unifying the county's fire departments has met with staunch resistance from administrators. ...more

January 5, 2008

SEBRING — The head of Florida's Democratic Party has assured Highlands County's rank and file that its delegates will be seated at the national convention, Aug. 25-28, in Denver. Karen L. Thurman, who chairs the state party, is "confident that when it is all said and done, our delegation will ... travel to Denver for the National Convention," said Pam Holt, a spokeswoman for the Highlands County party. That's true, said Mark Bubriski, communications director, and it's coming from other party leaders as well. By August, he reasoned, the primaries will be long gone, and so will be the issue of which state held its election first. In eight months, the more important issue will be whether the Democratic Party really wants to upset the voters of Florida and Michigan. ...more

December 24, 2007