A federal appeals court ruling won't stand in the way of new oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. ...more

July 31, 2009

One of the city water department's best customers has a problem with his bill. ...more

May 8, 2009

The Tampa City Council this month will consider a drought surcharge that could double or even triple the bills of big water users. ...more

May 6, 2009

It is curtains for termites munching their way through Hillsborough High School. ...more

December 25, 2008

It is curtains for termites munching their way through Hillsborough High School. That really huge, tent covering the historical school, at 5000 N. Central Ave., will be filled with gas to terminate the destructive insects. The building's last termite tenting was nearly nine years ago. With school closed for winter break, now seemed the perfect time to tackle what is a weeklong project, school officials said. ...more

December 23, 2008

A second group of petitioners who oppose a plan to dump material dredged from the channel onto a parcel on Eagle Nest Drive will get a hearing in front of an administrative judge. ...more

September 10, 2008

Picking out a ceiling fan from the array of choices requires some homework. What should you consider before you buy? The July issue of Consumer Reports magazine suggests the following: ...more

July 24, 2008

Oil companies once viewed drilling in the deep waters off Florida as cost prohibitive. Politicians feared even the slightest sign of support would be career suicide. ...more

July 4, 2008

The state is once again offering money to help landowners fight the southern pine beetle. ...more

July 2, 2008

TAMPA - Rainfall the past two weeks has eased the wildfire threat and turned lawns from crispy to lush but hasn't been enough for water managers to recommend lifting the once-weekly watering restrictions in West Central Florida. ...more

June 23, 2008