Four Boy Scouts with Troop 808, two 12-year-olds and two 13-year-olds, were awarded a national honor, the Medal of Merit, for their role last July in rescuing a woman from the cold waters of the Nantahala River in North Carolina. ...more

March 2, 2009

Dear Abby: My husband "William" and I have been married 32 years. I love him dearly, but his health is poor. William is only 55, has had five heart attacks and has three stents in his heart. His last visit to the ER included being hit with paddles because his heart had stopped. In spite of this, my husband continues to smoke, eat whatever he wants and so on. I feel as if I am just waiting for him to die. ...more

February 22, 2009

The fledgling Withlacoochee River Alliance aims to bring together activists throughout the region to preserve one of the state's treasures. ...more

August 16, 2008

This point in history is an important one for the Withlacoochee River, environmentalists say. ...more

August 16, 2008

With the scorching days of summer in full effect, a group of athletes will take to the water to raise money for their team. ...more

June 18, 2008

The Florida National Scenic Trail is 1,400 miles long. It extends from Miami to the Panhandle. ...more

February 23, 2008

Winter continued its warmer than usual trend last week with water temperature up to 69 degrees. That means snook should start feeding. ...more

February 18, 2008

Tired of lying around on the couch watching TV? Still trying to shed those extra pounds from the holidays? Feeling a lack of energy? Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park and the Pasco County Health Department have a prescription to get people more active. Next Saturday, Feb. 16, two nature walks and two kayak paddle tours are planned at the park. ...more

February 9, 2008

It was a scene evoking images of Sotheby's in London or New York - except that the prices were light years lower and the bidders a good bit shorter. ...more

December 26, 2007