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The relentless march of technology continues to heave ingenious gadgetry into more corners of our lives. This means more gadgets, and more ways to shop for them. Will you be doing any Internet shopping on this upcoming ‘Cyber Monday,’ the day holiday gift-givers supposedly skip the malls and shop from their desktops? How many high-tech goodies do you want in your stocking? This is the place to discuss the technology of gift-giving.
Florida is one of only three states that deny civil rights to felons permanently and completely.
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Hillsborough County officials said they acted quickly to investigate a courthouse security lieutenant after his subordinates aired concerns that he might be dangerous. A county commissioner, however, questioned why those subordinates were not interviewed for a week after they expressed their fears. Tell us what you think of the investigation.
Hillsborough County Tax Collector Doug Belden is a part of a Tampa police battery investigation stemming from an incident at Jackson’s Bistro on Harbour Island last week, police said. Police would not say whether Belden is the target of the investigation, nor would they discuss details about the complaint. Discuss the case here.
Commercial properties have taken a big hit in the pocketbook as the recent run-up in real estate values has multiplied many of their tax bills many times over.
Business owners, tell us about your tax bills – and what you’re doing to make up for the higher costs.
The Sponge Docks area has been without its anchor establishment for more than 13 months. Although the tourist area hasn’t gone adrift, some businesses near the closed Pappas Riverside Restaurant are struggling, and everybody is wondering what will happen next.
If you’re counting on a state hurricane grant to strengthen your home, it might be a longer wait than you anticipated.
So far, no cash has been granted. And already, more homeowners are in line than the state has money to dole out.
In Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, a cap on applications for home inspections - the first step in getting a grant - has been exceeded by more than 800.
The one-time grant program, approved by the Florida Legislature in spring, kicked off two months ago. It set aside $250 million to help homeowners pay for shutters, roof bracing and other improvements.
Many residents won’t get money unless the Legislature renews the program next year.
After logging thousands of customer complaints about missed garbage and recycling pickups, Hillsborough County is expected today to adopt incentives for waste haulers to provide better service. The three companies that pick up trash and recyclables in unincorporated Hillsborough County will face hundreds and possibly thousands of dollars in fines for missing customers or not finishing routes.
What do you think - does this mean good riddance to bad rubbish? Tell us about your experiences with the county’s trash-collection service.
The Internet gives weather fans, amateur and professional, a place to congregate and express their common mania.
Are you one of these ‘weather addicts’? Do you rush to your computer the instant a storm threatens? Or do you think weather belongs in the category of small talk? Tell us what you think.
The Tampa-Hillsborough County Expressway Authority plans next year to become the first road agency in the state to hire a private company to design, build and operate a road for public use.
The state Board of Education will vote here today on Hillsborough County schools’ plan to pay 5 percent performance bonuses to its top 25 percent of teachers and administrators.
A “yes” vote would make Hillsborough the first district in the state approved for the pay-for-performance plan required by 2006 legislation, Florida Education Commissioner John Winn said Monday. Winn said he is recommending approval because the plan meets state criteria of awarding teachers for individual students’ learning gains and evaluates teachers by category, including “outstanding.”
The developer of Trump Tower Tampa said it plans to resume construction in January and expects the building to be finished by summer 2009.
That may not be enough to satisfy The Donald.
Donald Trump, who licensed his name to the development group, said in an interview that he is unsure the developer, SimDag LLC, will finish the project and wants to take it over.
More owners are petitioning Hillsborough County’s Value Adjustment Board, saying the county has placed too high a tax value on their property. Emotions are running high, as well. Those who protest stand a good chance of having their values lowered. Are you one of these frustrated property owners? Have you successfully petitioned the board in the past? Tell us your story.
What will it take to get Hillsborough County teens to buckle up? How about a $75 ticket?
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