SEBRING — Yep, we had rain. At least a full inch of it Tuesday, depending on which part of the county you're in, and more is coming with the start of the summer rainy season. In fact, a meteorologist from the National Weather Service is predicting that the Florida Heartland could see an abnormally soggy summer as the current La Nina conditions weaken. ...more

May 21, 2008

The economy in general, and the housing market in particular, is in less than ideal shape, forcing state and local governments and school districts to cut spending and in some cases eliminate jobs. The horrendous tragedy Cyclone Nargis inflicted on the Southeast Asian nation Myanmar is sending the Suncoast a sobering reminder that the start of the 2008 Atlantic Hurricane season is less than three weeks away. To top all that off, the price of a gallon of gasoline is near the $4 level. ...more

May 10, 2008

The end may be in sight for a two-year drought that forced home watering restrictions and left much of the state vulnerable to wildfires. ...more

May 8, 2008

TAMPA - The end of a grueling drought that started in 2006 with the state's third driest year on record could be in sight. ...more

May 7, 2008

Finding plants that thrive in shady area and under trees is a problem but not impossible. If that's a dilemma for you, I have some helpful ideas. ...more

January 27, 2008

But approves Glen lakes apartments. ...more

January 15, 2008

A local paving company's plan to store some of its equipment on a parcel near its existing building at Lark and Howell avenues got shot down Monday by planning and zoning commissioners. ...more

January 14, 2008

It doesn't take a hurricane for rain to overwhelm storm- water drains in the University Area. ...more

December 12, 2007

Pasco County leaders will stay the course on a troubled reclaimed reservoir project in Land O' Lakes despite concerns that proposed fixes may not work. ...more

December 5, 2007

LAND O' LAKES - Engineers say it may cost an additional $3.9 million to finish a reclaimed water reservoir off Parkway Boulevard, bringing the total price to $22.7 million. ...more

November 9, 2007