I just read John Reiniers column titled, "Private sector can't afford public sector employees." ...more

July 8, 2009

The Tampa Police Department announced today that it will cut 36 civilian positions from its 2010 budget, although only four employees will lose their jobs. ...more

July 1, 2009

Orlando International Airport will receive about $15 million in federal stimulus funding for two new inline baggage handling systems, federal officials said Monday. ...more

June 24, 2009

Why did the turtle cross the road? To get to the other side of a stimulus project. ...more

June 18, 2009

Best Buy Co. Inc. reported Tuesday that its first-quarter profit fell 15 percent - even as Circuit City, a key competitor, closed the last of its stores - because recession-weary shoppers were still limiting big-ticket purchases. ...more

June 17, 2009

The state is setting aside about $23 million in federal stimulus loans to replace several miles of aging water distribution pipes in downtown Tampa, starting this fall. ...more

June 1, 2009

Federal stimulus money is coming to Tampa to help the city clean up illegal dump sites and other polluted properties in East Tampa, Drew Park, Tampa Heights and the Central Park area. ...more

May 12, 2009

The city has started running ads this week to hire an architect and engineer for the long-awaited fire station renovation. ...more

May 8, 2009

Legislative budget negotiators have agreed to increase public school spending by an average of $28 per student. ...more

May 1, 2009

Everglades restoration will get a boost from about $96 million in federal stimulus funds coming to Florida for the work. ...more

April 29, 2009