Clean up after use. That has always been part of a written agreement local sports league representatives had to sign before using one of the county parks to play soccer, baseball or some other activity. ...more

November 4, 2008

Challenger K-8 School will lose its school resource officer after all. ...more

October 23, 2008

When a member of the public addressed the Spring Hill fire board Wednesday clutching a copy of the proposed labor agreement, the chairman wanted to know how it wound up in his hands. ...more

September 27, 2008

Bacteria counts are back up again in the waters at Pine Island's Alfred McKethan Park, prompting officials to advise against swimming there. ...more

September 27, 2008

A proposal to raise user fees at local parks and boat ramps died a quick death Tuesday. ...more

September 17, 2008

Russell: 'We've got to draw the line.' ...more

September 17, 2008

New user fees for county parks and facilities and hikes to existing charges are worth considering during a public hearing process, commissioners decided Wednesday. ...more

September 11, 2008

County residents could be digging deeper to use county fields, boat ramps and other facilities. ...more

September 9, 2008

Parking at Pine Island and Rogers Park could double, $5 boat ramp fee to be discussed ...more

September 2, 2008

Representatives from 20 local athletic leagues had until 5 p.m. Friday to return a questionnaire asking them if they would pay a $20-per-player annual user fee to help fund the parks department during tough budget times. ...more

August 31, 2008