Citing a weak economy, Hillsborough County's transit chief executive David Armijo says he is willing to forfeit his annual performance bonus in the coming year. ...more

November 5, 2009

In a small room at the University of South Florida, Maya Ueda and two classmates prepare for a Mandarin exam. A pot of green tea idles nearby and Chinese folk instruments, games and movies fill the cabinets. ...more

November 2, 2009

As millions of Americans endure budget cuts, furloughs and layoffs, more are turning to hundreds of coupon blogs to save suddenly precious dollars. "Coupon" ranks among the most-searched words on Google. ...more

October 30, 2009

Hillsborough County's regional parks will begin charging entry fees for the first time on Sunday. ...more

October 30, 2009

The federal government should lead the battle to provide benefits for veterans, not Pasco County, officials here say. ...more

October 28, 2009

Twice-weekly trips to the library are a treat for Luu Crosby's 2-year-old granddaughter. ...more

October 25, 2009

Lock up pedophiles I have to vent. I am so sick of hearing about another child being sexually abused and/or killed. ...more

October 25, 2009

There will be no make-up day for city residents whose trash, yard waste and recycling collection will be delayed by the Labor Day holiday on Monday. ...more

September 5, 2009

On Monday, I dropped by the West Hernando Branch at approximately 10 a.m. to return some books. I already knew that the building would not open until noon. ...more

July 23, 2009

Joan Atkins of Palm Harbor says President Barack Obama is not a good steward of the nation's defense and foreign policies. ...more

April 29, 2009