Following orders from regional water authorities, Hillsborough County commissioners voted Wednesday to tighten regulations governing when residents can water lawns and landscaping. ...more

April 2, 2009

Starting Friday, tougher water restrictions from the Southwest Florida Water Management District take effect for residents in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties. The city of Tampa also is imposing its own new rules Friday. ...more

April 1, 2009

As expected, Hillsborough County commissioners this morning adopted the stricter lawn watering regulations passed Tuesday by regional water authorities, but did not imitate Tampa's actions in completely banning the use of lawn irrigation systems. ...more

April 1, 2009

Hillsborough County commissioners will get updates on finances, transportation and water conservation when they meet today at 9 a.m. ...more

April 1, 2009

On Tuesday, the Southwest Florida Water Management District will consider its next phase of tighter water restrictions for Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties. ...more

March 28, 2009

Support Local Shoppers Regarding "Give The Mouse A Furlough And Shop Closer To Home" (Our Opinion, March 15): ...more

March 17, 2009

With local lakes and rivers at critically low levels, the region's water provider has virtually shut down the surface water supply to the Tampa Bay region. ...more

March 14, 2009

With local lakes and rivers at critically low levels, the region's water provider has virtually shut down the surface water supply to the Tampa Bay region. ...more

March 13, 2009

Once a week lawn watering will continue through June 30. ...more

February 25, 2009

Tougher water restrictions may be on the way as drought tightens its grip on the Tampa Bay region and the calendar marches closer to the driest months of the year. ...more

February 24, 2009