The federal highway trust fund is running out of money, but the shortfall will not impact any road projects in Highlands County, according to the state Florida Department of Transportation. ...more

September 9, 2008

County seeks funding sources. ...more

September 5, 2008

Hammered by a stalled construction economy, more contractors are turning to cities, counties and the state for public works jobs. ...more

September 2, 2008

After negotiating literally to the last minute, the developers of Cannon Ranch struck a deal with county commissioners that adds three years to the development's timeline in exchange for $77 million in road improvements and a cap on the first round of homebuilding. ...more

August 28, 2008

With county officials pinching pennies in the post-Amendment No. 1 budget, the revenue from the Penny for Pasco sales tax will be a welcome sight. ...more

August 24, 2008

With county officials pinching pennies in the post-Amendment No. 1 budget, the revenue from the Penny for Pasco sales tax will be a welcome sight. ...more

August 20, 2008

Republican Matt Matey is taking on 24-year incumbent Ann Hildebrand and community activist Wil Nickerson in the party primary for the District 3 county commission race. The winner faces whoever prevails in the Democratic primary between Terri Conroy and Nicholas Planck. ...more

August 16, 2008

Anyone who doubts Hillsborough residents are ready for transportation alternatives might consider the county's latest traffic study. ...more

August 13, 2008

Pedestrians soon will have an easier time walking the walk at a couple of Brandon intersections. ...more

August 6, 2008

Pasco County voters have a difficult decision to make Aug. 26 when they go to the polls to elect a school board member to replace Marge Whaley, who is retiring after 16 years of exemplary service. ...more

August 2, 2008