The latest casualty of a flagging economy: Brooksville's top politician. ...more

June 26, 2008

Pinellas County Clerk of Court Ken Burke, Tax Collector Diane Nelson and County Commissioner Ken Welch faced no challengers as Friday's deadline passed at noon in the weeklong candidate qualifying period. ...more

June 21, 2008

CLEARWATER -- Pinellas County Clerk of Court Ken Burke, Tax Collector Diane Nelson and County Commissioner Ken Welch faced no challengers as today's deadline passed at noon in the weeklong candidate qualifying period. ...more

June 20, 2008

Greco Middle students won't be coming back to class next school year with a uniform look, despite the wishes of many parents. ...more

June 18, 2008

TEMPLE TERRACE - Greco Middle students won't be coming back to class next school year with a uniform look, despite the wishes of many parents. School leaders wanted to implement a mandatory uniform policy at the middle school starting in August, but they didn't get enough parent support. The school recently surveyed families about the issue and found that 69 percent of respondents wanted a mandatory policy. But the school district requires that 75 percent of families approve the policy before it can go into effect. ...more

June 13, 2008

SEBRING — Sebring's planning and zoning commission is no longer limited to city residents. Two commissioners may now be property or business owners in the city that do not reside within the city limits. Gary Lower, zoning supervisor, said he has difficulty finding city residents to fill vacancies on the commission, which has seven members and two alternates. ...more

May 11, 2008

SEBRING — His official title is still assistant city administrator, but for all practical purposes Scott Noethlich has taken over operations of the City of Sebring. In preparation for Bob Hoffman's retirement at end of June after almost 18 years as city administrator, Noethlich has been transitioning slowly into the job. ...more

May 9, 2008

SEBRING — Three major organizers for the July 12-13 Heartland Triathlon who quit last week reconsidered that decision and are back running Highlands County's largest fitness event. Cherie Starr, official race director; Jeff Carlson, former Sebring City Council member and a candidate for county commissioner; plus two-time Heartland Triathlon winner and international triathlete Patrick High have decided to return. ...more

May 6, 2008

ST. PETERSBURG -- One week after his appointment as secretary of Florida's Department of Juvenile Justice, State Rep. Frank Peterman today is expected to endorse local lawyer Darryl Rouson as his successor. ...more

February 15, 2008

Two Hillsborough County commissioners say they want to talk with the city about merging the two parks and recreation departments to save money and soften the effects of coming property tax cuts. ...more

February 3, 2008