GOP Rep. Adam Putnam approved more privately funded trips for his congressional office last year than all but nine other members of 435-seat U.S. House or 100-seat Senate. ...more

February 9, 2009

The southwest corner of Lake-in-the-Woods Drive and U.S. 19 is being considered by a development group for an ambitious mix of commercial and residential activity. ...more

February 7, 2009

The fire district received one resume for its financial director opening and wasted no time scheduling an interview. ...more

February 5, 2009

The school district's principals and other administrators won't get raises this year after all. ...more

February 5, 2009

A machete-wielding man threatening to kill others and then himself at Lakeland Regional Medical Center on Thursday night was calmed down and placed under arrest by an off-duty Polk County deputy, deputies say. ...more

January 30, 2009

Bobby Bowden signed a one-year contract Wednesday to coach a 34th season at Florida State, prolonging his duel with Penn State's Joe Paterno to see who will retire as college football's all-time leader in wins. ...more

January 29, 2009

This past fall, County Administrator David Hamilton decided to continue pursuing the doctorate of public administration he began five years ago. ...more

January 28, 2009

Pasco County could force home builders to strengthen the foundations of future homes, according to a proposal aimed at reducing sinkhole claims and avoiding settling damage to homes built on soft soils. ...more

January 28, 2009

Barack Obama opened his presidency by breaking sharply from George W. Bush's unpopular administration, but he mostly avoided divisive partisan and ideological stands. He focused instead on fixing the economy, repairing a battered world image and cleaning up government. ...more

January 24, 2009

Tomorrow night, Palm Harbor Parks and Recreation will give adults who feel lucky a chance to practice their gambling prowess at the annual Las Vegas Night festivities. About 200 people are expected to attend this traditional night of fun and gaming. The event will take place at 6:30 p.m., Saturday Jan. 24, at the Palm Harbor Activity Center, 1500 16th St., off Nebraska Avenue. ...more

January 23, 2009