More than 20 years ago, Hillsborough County commissioners responded to public concern by enacting a sign ordinance meant to control visual pollution along county roads. ...more

October 18, 2007

TAMPA - Electronic signs along the state's highways are lit up this morning, asking drivers to help track down a missing Polk County teenager who may be traveling with a convicted sexual offender. ...more

October 2, 2007

SEBRING –– Idea people are always energizing. Often praised by progressives and sometimes reviled by the status quo, they are exciting to be around regardless of your opinion. Ken Melvin is civic minded, always attending county meetings. He describes himself as a bull in a china shop and an eccentric. His home on Mi-La-Kee Avenue with its underwater mural airbrushed by artist Bruce Maltz is an example. Previously, Melvin was involved with recycling and demolition. Now his dream is to create a citizens' committee putting together a group of business people, newcomers and retired people. Last week he got appointed to a citizens committee, looking into an action plan to reopen Lake Denton. He wants to encourage anyone with positive ideas for government so money and taxes can be saved and positive plans made for the future. ...more

September 10, 2007