Faced with a potential budget deficit of $100 million-plus _ and growing _ Hillsborough County officials confirmed Friday they are considering cutting the county payroll by as many as 1,000 positions over the next two years. ...more

March 27, 2009

Pasco Sheriff Bob White says he will only use part of the Penny for Pasco allocation slated for his agency next fiscal year and will hand over approximately $1.9 million to the county. ...more

February 27, 2009

Pasco Sheriff Bob White says he will only use part of the Penny for Pasco allocation slated for his agency next fiscal year and will hand over approximately $1.9 million to the county. ...more

February 26, 2009

A declining housing market and mounting home foreclosures could knock a $58 million hole in Hillsborough County's budget next year and cost dozens of county employees their jobs. ...more

February 12, 2009

It might seem odd for a private bookstore to team up to help a public library system, but some see it as a match made in heaven. ...more

February 7, 2009

Felt-tipped pen in hand, Bob White X-ed and O-ed like a fresh graduate from offensive coordinator school. When he'd finished, the sheriff's office command flow chart resembled a diagram for the old Packer sweep, plus a halfback option pass. ...more

February 6, 2009

The fire district received one resume for its financial director opening and wasted no time scheduling an interview. ...more

February 5, 2009

The continuing decline in the local economy will force Hillsborough County commissioners to sharpen their budget knives again this year and consider more layoffs. ...more

February 5, 2009

Highlands County commissioners awarded a $110,000 contract to the consulting firm of Duncan & Associates for a study on impact fees. ...more

February 4, 2009

It might seem odd for a private bookstore to team up to help a public library system, but some see it as a match made in heaven. ...more

February 4, 2009