Dade City water and sewer customers can expect to see higher rates in March ...more

February 24, 2009

At a time when public service is under scrutiny like never before, as government at all levels struggles with the nation's economic crisis, you can review the hired help on your own. ...more

February 23, 2009

The city's Redevelopment Advisory Committee still isn't sold on City Manager Billy Poe's plans for renovating City Hall. ...more

February 19, 2009

In an unexpected move, Mayor Pam Iorio has changed direction on a proposed settlement with two advertising companies, saying that she wants to remove a provision in the agreement allowing them to replace traditional billboards with digital displays. ...more

February 14, 2009

In an unexpected move, Mayor Pam Iorio has changed direction on a proposed settlement with two advertising companies, saying that she wants to remove a provision in the agreement allowing them to replace traditional billboards with digital displays. ...more

February 13, 2009

The city has agreed to pay $150,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by the family of a man killed by police during a traffic stop in 2005, according to court records. ...more

February 13, 2009

City Attorney Karla Owens wants city commissioners to reconsider a noise ordinance that board members shot down three years ago. ...more

February 12, 2009

Union Congregational Church's Solid Grounds, a meet and greet eatery, is operating in violation of the city's Land Development regulations, according to the city attorney's interpretation of the Central Florida Regional Planning Council's statement on the issue. ...more

February 11, 2009

A dispute between the city and airport contractor David Carr appears to be heading for court. ...more

February 11, 2009

The nationwide economic downtown is offering few signs it is about to reverse course. This has government on all levels scrambling to keep spending in line with falling revenue. Under such circumstances, public officials should welcome whatever help they can get in shouldering this burden. City government in Tarpon Springs appears to be on the verge of having that sort of assistance. ...more

January 31, 2009