After two days of general manager meetings in Toronto, Tampa Bay GM Brian Lawton said he believes there is support for some sort of rule change to take out some of the dangerous head hits that have generated recent headlines. ...more

November 13, 2009

Much of Northeast Hillsborough is among areas recommended for a high priority of rebuilding if the county should experience a major disaster. ...more

March 11, 2009

If there is one defensive area where Tampa Bay needs to improve, it has to be up front. ...more

February 18, 2009

The new executive director of the Highlands County Economic Development Commission told the EDC board of directors that bringing high-paying jobs to the county is a "real high priority." ...more

January 18, 2009

The economic downturn in 2008 left many people feeling blue, so it's time to come together rather than trying to go it alone, YMCA of the Suncoast leaders say. ...more

January 7, 2009

The economic downturn in 2008 has left many people feeling blue, so it's time to come together, rather than try to go it alone, YMCA of the Suncoast leaders say. "Like so many Americans, members of our communities are feeling overwhelmed, stressed and powerless in these challenging economic times," G. Scott Goyer, president and chief executive officer of the YMCA of the Suncoast, said in a press release. ...more

December 31, 2008

The economic realities of the present moment are stark: the nation's financial system has been teetering on the brink of disaster; businesses are finding it nearly impossible to borrow money; people are having trouble finding the money to buy houses and many of the people who have houses are finding it difficult to keep up with mortgage payments; the unemployment rate is rising; the revenue from taxes and fees governments rely on is coming in way below the estimates of only a few months ago. ...more

November 22, 2008

Following its tradition of electing a new chairman each year, the School Board of Highlands County approved Andy Tuck to head the board for the next 12 months. ...more

November 22, 2008

State Sen. Mike Fasano and Rep. Rob Schenck cruised to victory Tuesday, swatting away their respective Democratic challengers who tried to emphasize the stigma that came with incumbency. ...more

November 6, 2008

Saying that public education cannot endure another year of budget cuts, Florida Education Association (FEA) President Andy Ford on Friday proposed a short-term increase in the state's sales tax, dedicated to all levels of public schools. ...more

October 17, 2008