Hillsborough County commissioners were divided Wednesday about giving $50,000 in federal funds to a controversial Tampa nonprofit organization, the Housing and Education Alliance. ...more

January 8, 2009

It wasn't exactly Barack Obama at Grant Park, but observers agreed Tuesday's swearing-in of Kevin Beckner as Hillsborough County's first openly gay commissioner was historic. ...more

November 19, 2008

It wasn't exactly Obama at Grant Park, but observers agreed Tuesday's swearing in of Kevin Beckner as Hillsborough County's first openly gay county commissioner was historic and precedent-setting. ...more

November 18, 2008

The old red brick schoolhouse in Turkey Creek won't become a library, but it won't face the wrecking ball either. ...more

November 12, 2008

Final results of Hillsborough County elections released Friday night. Percentages may not add up to 100 because of rounding ...more

November 8, 2008

Kevin Beckner, a 37-year-old political newcomer who campaigned for controlled growth and against divisive politics, seemed headed for an upset victory Tuesday over incumbent Hillsborough County Commissioner Brian Blair. ...more

November 5, 2008

TAMPA - Kevin Beckner, a 37-year-old political newcomer who campaigned for controlled growth and against divisive politics, seemed headed for an upset victory Tuesday over incumbent Hillsborough County Commissioner Brian Blair. ...more

November 5, 2008

The election goes local tonight at Balm Civic Center, with a variety of Republican and Democratic candidates facing off in a forum. ...more

October 20, 2008

The District 4 Hillsborough County Commission race pits incumbent first-term Republican Al Higginbotham against Pete Gifford, no party affiliation, of Riverview. ...more

October 19, 2008

Members of the Hillsborough County Commission appear to be, for the most part, well-intended individuals. But when a majority believes that making political donations constitutes moral courage or that smart growth comes from letting developers have their way, it's clear the commission needs some fresh perspective. ...more

October 12, 2008