The only way out is to build through the draft, and columnist Joe Henderson offers a rare bit of good news. ...more

October 21, 2009

Economist Bill Fruth had a vital message for community leaders Tuesday if they want to lift the county out of its economic quagmire - focus everything on economic development. ...more

March 19, 2009

For the first time since Hurricane Katrina in 2005 left New Orleans a quagmire of flooded streets and smashed homes, the city's population has risen above 300,000 people, according to Census Bureau figures released Wednesday. ...more

March 18, 2009

Gov. Charlie Crist sent up a trial balloon this week to see if a proposed property tax reform package will either fly or get deflated. ...more

February 19, 2009

Be honest. Ever catch yourself in a fit of excitement, pumping your fist or swaying back and forth to the music in your head after a major accomplishment? ...more

January 29, 2009

Widening the County Line Road that runs between Pasco and Hernando counties would, at least initially, mainly benefit Hernando residents. So Pasco County officials haven't fallen over themselves helping their Hernando counterparts get money to widen the congested two-lane east-west route. That appears to be changing. ...more

December 20, 2008

Think for a minute about the challenges facing Hillsborough public schools: nearly a dozen high schools labeled as "dropout factories" because as many as 40 percent of students are left behind, a transportation quagmire that's hurt children and families, and spending practices that leave taxpayers wondering where the money goes. ...more

October 14, 2008

A lonely Avon Park fan sat in the stands by himself at Ridge Stadium and just shook his head after another play resulted in a loss against Ridge Community on Friday night. ...more

September 7, 2008

It's time. In fact, it's way past time for big landowners in Sun 'n Lake of Sebring to allow one-person, one-vote status to residents of the improvement district. Contrary to what the district's attorney says, there is no good argument to keep the status quo, unless you're one of the large landowners. Other than that, their argument doesn't pass the smell test. ...more

August 13, 2008

Regarding "55: Don't Count on It" (front page, July 17): This is just another example of the federal government trying to legislate away a problem best solved by individuals. Proponents of lowering the interstate speed limit to 55 mph point out all of the cost saving estimates of driving slower. It's worth pointing out that while the maximum speed limit is currently 70 mph, the minimum speed limit is 40 mph. ...more

July 19, 2008