After having survived what was the eighth or ninth hottest October in Florida's recorded history (dating back to the 1890s), it looks like there is some cooler weather on the horizon, according to the National Weather Service in Ruskin. ...more

November 3, 2009

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January 20, 2009

Bundle up, snuggle up and get comfortable, because it's going to get cold outside tonight, Wednesday, and Wednesday night into Thursday. ...more

January 20, 2009

The full moon occurred at 3:27 a.m. this morning, and the moon moves closest to the earth tomorrow, Both events will cause fishing to improve even though there is a cold front moving through our area which will drive temperatures colder yet by the middle of the week. ...more

January 11, 2009

The area has not escaped the threat of another drought. In fact, it is expected to become reality again by the end of the winter. ...more

November 21, 2008

That first cold snap of cooler, drier air might hit the area as soon as next Saturday night. ...more

October 13, 2008

People worried about the high cost of keeping warm this winter will draw little comfort from the Farmers' Almanac, which predicts below-average temperatures for most of the United States. ...more

August 25, 2008

GO FISHING is a daily look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Randy Rochelle. ...more

February 5, 2008

Another hurricane season has come and gone and fortunately our state avoided the big storms this year. However, we can't let down our guard because another potentially dangerous time – brush fire season – is upon us. While brush fire season doesn't seem to draw the attention as hurricanes do, wild fires can be deadly and destructive. If you don't believe that, check with the folks in California. Now is the time to make homes as safe as possible from the threat of brush fires. ...more

December 17, 2007