TAMPA It's become known as the parade of wish lists. Every year, city and county government officials and civic groups make pitches to Hillsborough County's state legislators for money. They come with requests for road, water and redevelopment projects, and seeking state tax dollars for local issues. ...more

November 25, 2008

Mary Stargel, the 14-year-old daughter of a state legislator and Polk County circuit judge, is in fair condition at Tampa General Hospital today after being admitted in critical condition Saturday night after a crash in Auburndale. ...more

November 24, 2008

The 14-year-old daughter of a state legislator and Polk County circuit judge was seriously injured in a Saturday night crash in Auburndale. ...more

November 24, 2008

Invitations to Gov. Charlie Crist's upcoming nuptials are in the mail, and the guest list to the Dec. 12 event has become a source of chatter around the state. ...more

November 23, 2008

A 25 percent jump in Progress Energy electric rates is generating some protests among Pasco officials and residents. ...more

November 13, 2008

TALLAHASSEE — Republicans kept control of the Florida Legislature by a comfortable margin Tuesday despite a Democratic tide that swept across much of the rest of the nation. ...more

November 4, 2008

TAMPA - Anthony Williams and Alfonso Jones hadn't met before they wound up in line next to each other to vote at the College Hill branch library today. ...more

November 1, 2008

Those who rent the Sebring Civic Center and serve alcohol will now be required to pay an extra deposit. ...more

October 27, 2008

I hear there are new state laws concerning condominium associations? Do you have any information on the changes? ...more

October 26, 2008

Josephine Kendzior of New Port Richey thanks state Rep. Tom Anderson and secretary Evelynn Haas from help during "my crises." ...more

October 18, 2008