Michael N. Mattia of Tarpon Springs denounces city commissioners as the Bayou Barons for opposing Wal-Mart Supercenter on U.S. 19. ...more

December 27, 2008

Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative has begun its annual mailing of refund checks to its membership, divvying up more than $14 million. ...more

December 20, 2008

The Enrichment Center of Hernando County will provide its services in one city building until another building can be transformed to a permanent home and a special needs emergency shelter. ...more

December 3, 2008

In a Nov. 14 Hernando Today front-page article regarding electric utility rates, David Lambert, manager of public relations for Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative Inc., lays questionable groundwork for justifying a suggested 4 to 7 percent rate increase. He says, and I quote: "We know everyone is feeling the pain," and adds that Withlacoochee, and its procurer, Seminole Electric Cooperative Inc., are feeling the pain, too. ...more

November 19, 2008

The financial squeeze on Americans got tighter over the past decade as housing expenses - everything from mortgage payments and rent, to utilities and insurance - far outpaced the growth in incomes, a new study shows. ...more

October 12, 2008

With people losing their jobs in a struggling economy, programs to help pay a month's mortgage, buy a bag of groceries or pay the month's utility bills are seeing a steady increase. ...more

October 6, 2008

A fund for emergency assistance to University Area residents has run out of money and will not help new clients until Oct. 1. ...more

September 24, 2008

A fund for emergency assistance to University Area residents has run out of money and will not help new clients until Oct. 1. ...more

September 19, 2008

Residents who have paid their utility bills on time for the past two years could be getting a deposit refund under a proposal being considered by the city commission. ...more

August 23, 2008

It's a privilege enjoyed by those who dutifully pay their utility bills on time and don't forget to make a final payment before moving away: a deposit refund. ...more

August 14, 2008