It's understandable that New Port Richey City Manager Scott Miller, who plans to resign to become the top municipal government administrator in Leavenworth, Kan., reportedly is a little bit down on his soon-to-be former state. ...more

November 7, 2007

For Perry and Sandra Delong, rebuilding their life after their home burned to the ground last week is going to be a test like no other. ...more

October 28, 2007

Despite reassurances from state officials, homeowners in fire-ravaged Southern California might have plenty to worry about when it comes to their home insurance. ...more

October 25, 2007

Thirty years and a full-fledged political career separate Gov. Charlie Crist from the student leaders on today's university campuses in Florida, but their views appear to be influencing the governor's stand on a proposed tuition increase at the 11 state universities. ...more

October 21, 2007

In 2002, my husband and I began investing in property in Highlands County. This county has always been a great place to "get away from it all." The fishing is fabulous, the traffic less congested and the beauty breath-taking. We were extremely excited to be able to retire early in 2006 to an area that we both love and enjoy. Our excitement quickly disappeared as we reviewed our 2006 Highlands County property tax bills. Our taxes had increased by 62 percent! If this county had adequate staff in 2005, why would a small 3 percent decrease this year (2007) be such a big deal when increases of 62 percent and higher in the prior year should have more than covered any additional staffing needs for police and fire protection? I am sick of hearing how devastating this tax rollback is for the county. What about the tax increase from 2005 to 2006 that many of us have been burdened with? What happened to those extra funds? A 3 percent rollback is peanuts compared to the previous years' increase. ...more

October 20, 2007

Almost half of all Florida property insurers are seeking rate increases for next year, a review of final rate requests filed with state regulators shows. ...more

October 3, 2007

Millions of Floridians today should find out whether their homeowners insurance company wants to raise or lower their rates. ...more

October 2, 2007

The owner of the defunct Family Insurance agency in Port Richey has been accused of pocketing more than $90,000 in premiums from more than 40 victims during hurricane seasons, state officials and Pasco detectives announced. ...more

September 19, 2007

Shortsighted Solution Regarding 'Crist May Look to Sell Roads, Lottery To Generate Money,' (Metro, Sept. 9): ...more

September 14, 2007