A projected decline in gas taxes is forcing the Department of Transportation to scale back its five-year roadwork program across the state. ...more

December 13, 2007

A Hillsborough County traffic calming project was halted a month ago because of forged signatures on a petition. ...more

December 13, 2007

Hernando County's 2008 budget just got fatter. But it didn't put on as many pounds as last year. ...more

December 7, 2007

County commissioners on Tuesday are set to consider renewing their contract with Joe Mannion, who has worked as Pasco's legislative consultant and lobbyist for 20 years. ...more

October 8, 2007

A slumping economy has forced Hillsborough County budget officials to significantly downgrade estimates on how many millions will be collected from the Community Investment Tax, which helps pay for everything from road improvements to new schools. ...more

October 2, 2007

SEBRING –– Old State Road 8 is too narrow, too bumpy and, in some places, sometimes under water. For Highlands County's plan to reconstruct this road over the next year, the state giveth $2.3 million. County officials are hoping the state, facing a billion-dollar revenue shortfall, won't taketh away. The fate of this project rides on the special 10-day session of the Florida Legislature starting tomorrow. Legislators and Gov. Charlie Christ need to chop $1.1 billion in spending to balance the budget. Highlands County Engineer Ramon Gavarrete said the reconstruction of Old State Road 8 isn't expected to get the "ax." But, he said, nothing will be certain until the Legislature finishes its budget cutting. ...more

October 2, 2007

TAMPA - A slumping economy has forced Hillsborough County budget officials to significantly downgrade estimates on how many millions will be collected from the Community Investment Tax, which helps pay for everything from road improvements to new schools. ...more

October 1, 2007

Improving the roads that run through the rural areas north of Interstate 4 has become a paramount concern because that sector will undergo tremendous growth during the next 20 years, officials said. ...more

September 26, 2007

Pasco County officials maintain Hillsborough County has 'no legal basis' to demand $28 million for improvements to Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, despite claims the Wiregrass Ranch mall and related developments will create significant new demands on the road. ...more

September 22, 2007