The Hernando County mosquito control division has announced a sentinel chicken, located west of U.S. 19 and north of The Heather subdivision, has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus – the first case in the county. ...more

November 2, 2009

A man sprays insect repellant over the tents and people at the Sheikh Yasin refugee camp at Mardan in northwest Pakistan on Monday. More than 1 million Pakistanis have fled the fighting between the Pakistani army and Taliban militants in the Swat Valley. An estimated 100,000 refugees are living in camps in or near Mardan, which is south of the battle zone. ...more

May 19, 2009

Chinsegut Nature Center has announced its events for May. All programs meet at the center unless otherwise noted. ...more

May 15, 2009

Drive through Hernando's neighborhoods on any given Saturday and you're sure to see homeowners tending to and enjoying their own little patches of paradise. ...more

September 18, 2008

Marine debris and other litter left along Central Florida's shorelines can kill birds, turtles, fish and more. And it's an eyesore. ...more

September 10, 2008

Marine debris and other litter left along Central Florida's shorelines can kill birds, turtles, fish and more. And it's an eyesore. ...more

September 10, 2008

Disaster preparedness isn't just about food, water and batteries. You also have to take your health into account. ...more

June 1, 2008

Disaster preparedness isn't just about food, water and batteries. You also have to take your health into account. ...more

May 23, 2008

The Southwest Florida Water Management District wants volunteers to turn out Saturday for a beach cleanup at its Piney Point tract to commemorate National Public Lands Day. ...more

September 24, 2007

It's time to take out the trash along Tampa Bay, and volunteers for the annual International Coastal Cleanup can report to one of several south Hillsborough County locations to volunteer. ...more

September 8, 2007