County commissioners today approved the final version of a deal to extend State Road 56 east of Bruce B. Downs Boulevard. The deal, which took months to hammer out, frees $12 million set aside for the project by the developers of Meadow Pointe IV. That development's Community Development District is overseeing the construction of S.R. 56 between Bruce B. Downs and Meadow Pointe boulevards. The deal was sealed last month after county officials and the road builders met behind closed doors with representatives of Publix. ...more

September 8, 2008

From outside the Shops at Wiregrass, it's hard to see the anthill-like scurry under way as the mall approaches its Oct. 30 opening. ...more

September 8, 2008

County officials on Thursday gave the builders of State Road 56 a break on the letter of their deal with Pasco County that will let the road open in conjunction with the Shops at Wiregrass mall in late October. ...more

August 15, 2008

The University of South Florida's inability to secure Raymond James Stadium the first week in December apparently cost the Bulls the chance to play a nationally televised home game. ...more

February 23, 2008

TAMPA - Raymond James Stadium's unavailability because of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship may have prohibited the University of South Florida from getting a Thursday night ESPN December home game against Rutgers. ...more

February 22, 2008

A zoning hearing master has recommended approval of a planned development district to operate a paintball operation in Balm. The county commission will vote on the issue at its meeting Dec. 11, following the final public hearing. ...more

November 29, 2007

SEBRING — A 12-year-old Hill Gustat Middle School student who had been arrested four times since May 2, was arrested Tuesday as a suspect in an October burglary. The boy was reportedly in the custody Wednesday of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, charged with burglary of a dwelling and grand theft more than $300 but less than $5,000. ...more

November 24, 2007

Mike Williams worked with the Tennessee scout team Thursday, enjoying what he hopes will be his final move to show what he can do in the NFL. ...more

November 23, 2007

As the holidays near, the Christmas House will become busier than normal and surrounding businesses will prosper despite the pall of financial problems that hang over the owner of this popular retail complex. ...more

November 19, 2007

The parents of an Arkansas toddler were horrified when their child swallowed part of a colorful toy bead set made in China and then passed out. ...more

November 9, 2007