An accident involving a Toyota car and a garbage truck early this morning pinned a garbage collector between the two vehicles. The worker, whose name was not immediately released, died of his injuries. ...more

October 23, 2009

One hundred and twenty gallons of diesel spilled at the landfill, concluded an engineering firm hired by Highlands County to investigate the fuel spill. That information is being reported to the state. ...more

October 23, 2009

The Hernando County Jail met or exceeded more than 400 standards and was recommended for reaccreditation, according to an announcement Tuesday. ...more

October 22, 2009

While most workers are off Sept. 7 for Labor Day, city sanitation crews will be working, a city official said. Garbage and recycling will be picked up according to the regular schedule. ...more

August 23, 2009

Grand plans for expansion were unveiled Friday at the Humane Society of the Nature Coast. ...more

December 6, 2008

Mike Bottass and Dan Morales don't wear capes and masks to work - more like reflective vests and safety goggles. ...more

October 11, 2008

Mike Bottass and Dan Morales don't wear capes and masks to work - more like reflective vests and safety goggles. ...more

October 11, 2008

A person was killed when a city sanitation truck collided with a bicycle this afternoon, police said. ...more

August 29, 2008

Here we go again. Seaside Sanitation is looking for another raise. They just got one a little while back. With their threat, they would stop collections unless they get the increase ...more

July 6, 2008

One of the trash hauling firms that serves residential customers in the county is seeking a 14 percent hike in its rates, citing the skyrocketing costs of diesel fuel. ...more

July 2, 2008