Gov. Charlie Crist's 2007-08 fiscal year budget was tight, and that meant tough times for organizations that depend on state money for their causes. ...more

December 8, 2007

SEBRING — The town of Lake Placid wants $2.7 million for a new water plant. ...more

December 6, 2007

SEBRING — As more students use Florida Virtual School, school districts face the reality of funding losses. The Highlands County School District is proposing a way to receive funding for some students who are taking online courses. If a student takes an online class during the school day, that takes a tremendous amount of funding away from the school district, School Board Chairman J. Ned Hancock said. But those virtual classes may be the only opportunity for the district's students to take certain courses. ...more

December 3, 2007

SEBRING — The Highlands County Legislative Delegation will hold its annual meeting and public hearing from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5 at the Highlands County Commission chambers, 600 S. Commerce. "This hearing is specifically designed to encourage the public to personally address their legislators on their concerns and issues involving state government," said Sen. J.D. Alexander, R-Lake Wales. ...more

December 2, 2007

Help for relative caregivers, uninsured children and residents who are aged, disabled, homeless or mentally ill topped the list of needs during Hillsborough County's first community legislative summit Thursday. ...more

November 30, 2007

A bill being considered by Pasco County legislators would provide $6 million in state funding for the county to purchase Aloha Utilities. ...more

November 30, 2007

If a single attribute can describe the Hillsborough Legislative Delegation, it would be patience. The state lawmakers we've elected are an indefatigable bunch. ...more

November 26, 2007

The deadline is near to register to speak at the annual Pasco Legislative Delegation forum next month. Groups also need to submit requests for state funding through Community Budget Issue Requests by the same deadline, Friday, Nov. 30, according to state Rep. John Legg, R-Port Richey, the delegation chairman. ...more

November 24, 2007

Items of interest from the Nov. 13 city commission meeting include: •Commissioners unanimously approved amendments to the city's long-range plan that include the rezoning of recently annexed property. One amendment that was to be included in this round of public hearings - the rezoning of more than 1,000 acres of the Cone-Graham tract north of Interstate 4 - was postponed until summer 2008. ...more

November 21, 2007

A group studying the idea of turning the Palm Harbor area into a town took the concept before state lawmakers representing Pinellas County this morning. ...more

November 15, 2007