State lawmakers might consider giving the official green light to red-light cameras. A proposal could finally establish statewide standards in 2010 - and perhaps a cut of the revenue. ...more

December 9, 2009

Union sending out donation requests that look like bills. ...more

December 2, 2009

The Pasco County Legislative Delegation's annual meeting for the 2010 regular session will not be held until later January. ...more

December 2, 2009

Just when we thought we were safe from any possible controversy over decisions or proposed actions by the Spring Lake Improvement District (SLID) Board of Supervisors and their district manager, they come up with yet another grim threat to our existence (or wallets). Their latest action is an extremely serious attempt at significantly expanding their powers through a complete re-write and re-codification of the existing SLID charter. This must be approved in a bill passed in both Houses of the Florida Legislature and signed by the governor. The bad news is that SLID intends to formally present this draft new charter to the legislative delegation (Rep. Denise Grimsley, et. al.) for their review and further action on Dec. 3 at the Highlands County Government Center. ...more

November 29, 2009

The public will be given the chance to pepper their legislators with questions and concerns during the annual Hernando County legislative delegation meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, at the Hernando County Government Center, 20 North Main St. in downtown Brooksville. ...more

November 14, 2009

In the matter of Main Street Landing, the combination eyesore/one-time symbol of hope in New Port Richey's downtown redevelopment district, it may be too early to report with clarity that the city has reaffirmed its reputation for never missing an opportunity to miss an opportunity. ...more

March 13, 2009

Starting Tuesday, Florida lawmakers will have 60 days to stave off a deficit that could exceed $700 million this fiscal year - and that's just the beginning. ...more

March 1, 2009

Scott Fisher of Palm Harbor wants Pinellas County to stop diverting tax money from the portion of the budget that is spent in unincorporated areas. ...more

February 28, 2009

Progress Energy Florida has delayed a rate increase meant to help pay for construction of a nuclear power plant not long after it sets an all-time high for peak demand. ...more

February 18, 2009

Stricter county codes on foundations for newly built houses could lead to lower homeowner insurance premiums for all residents, Pasco County commissioners were told Tuesday. ...more

January 27, 2009