The city of Tampa's budget theme for the 2009 fiscal year is "Commitment to Progress." Despite shrinking property tax revenue and a sluggish economy, we believe that the city should aggressively repair, maintain and improve its infrastructure. It is also important to maintain high levels of public safety and basic core services that the public depends upon. ...more

August 15, 2008

A statewide proposal to lower property taxes and raise other revenue may have unpredictable effects on local schools. ...more

July 25, 2008

A statewide proposal to lower property taxes and raise other revenue may have unpredictable effects on local schools. ...more

July 25, 2008

Every weekend, families get together at local parks, gather at a picnic pavilion near the shade of towering Spanish Moss-draped trees and celebrate birthdays, anniversaries or other events. ...more

June 14, 2008

ASKING SPORTS LEAGUES TO HELP OUT ...more

June 13, 2008

ASKING SPORTS LEAGUES TO HELP OUT ...more

June 13, 2008

Officials in all departments at the Hernando County School District are gearing up for a tough budget year. ...more

May 30, 2008

BUDGET UP FOR REVIEW JUNE 3 ...more

May 29, 2008

Now that Florida voters have overwhelmingly approved Amendment 1, city and county governments are finding themselves faced with a double-whammy: Amendment 1 will cut property taxes next year while many of the other sources that fund their budgets also are falling. ...more

February 9, 2008

The curtain is up. The kilns are ready for firing. A growing list of classes and teachers is in the queue. ...more

December 13, 2007