Two sections of the county's updated flood maps will be the focus of a public workshop slated for Thursday, Feb. 26. ...more

February 21, 2009

Residents of southeast Pasco County could learn this week whether they will have to buy or renew their flood coverage in the coming years as state officials begin unveiling revised flood maps for the county. ...more

December 14, 2008

Like politicians running for office, homeowners in Highlands County should be on the look out for a possible "October surprise" next year. ...more

December 5, 2008

Building a house in a floodplain is like flirting with disaster. But what if homeowners don't realize they are living in a floodplain? What if they build on property that could be submerged the next time a hurricane reaches the Hernando County shoreline? ...more

November 10, 2008

The presentation of Hillsborough County's Ralph Hughes Moral Courage Award today will be free of controversy if the latest recipient has anything to say about the matter. ...more

October 15, 2008

The presentation of Hillsborough County's Ralph Hughes Moral Courage Award on Wednesday will be free of controversy if the latest recipient has anything to say about the matter. Dave Brown, who will receive the award at the county commission meeting, said he will not mention the board's recent decision to rename the honor for Hughes, a conservative political activist and campaign contributor. ...more

October 14, 2008

The revised versions of the updated flood maps that set off a wave of controversy last year will be up for review in the coming weeks. ...more

September 25, 2008

Hillsborough residents with homes built before June 18, 1980, can get reduced flood insurance rates if they hurry. ...more

August 15, 2008

If your home mortgage is federally insured - and most are - and you live in a flood-prone area, you may have to buy flood insurance. ...more

July 11, 2008

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has updated Hillsborough County's flood maps, outlining areas where federal flood insurance will be required. ...more

November 20, 2007