A new fire station won't hinder recreation at a popular park in rural Hillsborough, an official said. Some residents were alarmed when a surveyor's map appeared to show that the station would be located in the center of Bealsville Park, 5009 Nesmith Road. But county fire rescue Chief Kim Olsen said that's not the county's intentions. ...more

August 4, 2009

I wonder where we can get a couple of those coyotes that prey on stray dogs, cats, rabbits, etc. Out here in the Town 'N Country area we have a surplus of varmints, and their numbers need to be kept under control. ...more

July 29, 2009

Thursday's rain followed a deluge Wednesday that forced 15 families to leave their homes in Progress Village. ...more

July 3, 2009

Brian Blair was charged with two counts of child abuse after a scuffle broke out between him and his two teenage sons on Father's Day, authorities said. ...more

July 2, 2009

A local businessman is hosting a "tea party" Saturday to urge like-minded people to focus on getting America back to its Judeo-Christian roots. ...more

July 2, 2009

The religious order that founded the Academy of the Holy Names removed the historic South Tampa school's board of trustees this afternoon and formed a new interim board. ...more

July 1, 2009

Tampa Bay's gay and lesbian residents — along with friends and supporters — braved the weather and a smattering of protesters to celebrate Gay Pride Saturday in St. Petersburg. ...more

June 28, 2009

Hourly pay I am writing to agree with William Kingeter regarding County Commissioner Rose Rocco. ...more

June 17, 2009

Last Friday, the Pasco County Commission began reviewing the county's proposed budget for fiscal 2010. With the collapse of the Florida real estate-housing sector, on top of the nationwide economic slowdown, the county's projected revenue could fall about $37 million short of the planned spending in the $900 million-plus budget. Commissioners have received a list of proposed spending cuts meant to close the budget gap. "This is going to hurt a lot of people, seriously," County Commissioner Pat Mulieri said after pondering the cut list. ...more

June 17, 2009

The public computers in Highlands County's three libraries were used 54,829 times last year. The average session length was 38 minutes. ...more

June 4, 2009