Florida's effort to harden homes against hurricane loss is a smart policy, but, so far, it also has been a flawed one. It's time to adopt sensible reforms. ...more

October 28, 2009

Public safety officials at the Emergency Operations Center were expecting Tropical Storm Hanna to turn north Thursday, steering clear of Florida, but they're keeping an eye on Hurricane Ike, already a Category 4 storm with sustained winds at 140 mph. ...more

September 5, 2008

Three men doing construction work on a beachfront deck helped rescue a pilot whose small plane crashed into the Gulf of Mexico near the shoreline Friday. ...more

August 30, 2008

BOCA GRANDE - Three men doing construction work on a beach-front deck helped rescue a pilot whose small plane crashed into the ocean just offshore today. ...more

August 29, 2008

Say they're not too worried. ...more

August 19, 2008

contemporary Mediterranean-style home on Gulfwinds Circle. Currie said his storm preparations so far had amounted to bringing in the patio furniture and other odds and ends from outside the home, which sits right on the Gulf. ...more

August 19, 2008

With Tropical Storm Fay taking aim somewhere along the coast of Florida, some people weren't taking chances Sunday, stocking up on generators, water and batteries. ...more

August 18, 2008

Who is Wayne Bennett, the "Hurricane Hero?" He's the good guy that a pastor told this writer about because his deeds relate so well to his religious charity in the community. ...more

August 16, 2008

Expansion and remodeling of the Safety Harbor Library,101 Second St. N., will cost more than originally projected. Designers found the original 14-year-old roof, which leaks during periods of heavy rain, must be replaced, adding to the cost of the project. ...more

January 26, 2008

A shortage in donations has left the SPCA Suncoast scrabbling to find funds to keep the lights on. Betty Moore, treasurer for the board of director's says they have taken out a sizable loan to help them through their fiscal year, which ends Feb. 28 but donations are still needed. A series of fundraisers are currently underway to save the shelter. ...more

September 22, 2007