The Tampa Bay area will see rain for the rest of the evening as a strong line of storms moves in off of the Gulf of Mexico. ...more

November 22, 2009

As of Jan. 1, there were 185 people listed as homeless in Hernando County. ...more

November 4, 2009

A wildfire that has scorched nearly a square mile of state forest land in Hernando County has closed State Road 50 east of U.S. 301 while smoke from another fire is spreading over New Port Richey. ...more

March 23, 2009

A small infusion of federal cash is on its way to cut back the risk of wildfires in the county and provide some jobs. ...more

March 22, 2009

The Girl Scouts announced this week that they are extending cookie sales until March 29. They were scheduled to end Sunday. ...more

March 19, 2009

In the wake of a brush fire that threatened homes in southwest Pasco County, county commissioners on Tuesday will consider an emergency action to ban all burning countywide. ...more

February 21, 2009

Faced with the beginnings of the worst wildfire season in 11 years, local fire officials are asking for a total burn ban in the county. ...more

February 11, 2009

Local fire officials are asking for a total burn ban in the county. ...more

February 10, 2009

Hernando's homeless are out there. To count them, however, takes real work. So volunteers will fan out to all parts of the county this Saturday to get at least a rough estimate of those living in the woods, behind shopping centers or in their cars. ...more

January 23, 2009

Not only has it been frigid outside, but many Pasco residents and businesses were feeling a chill inside Thursday morning as power outages had people reaching for extra blankets. ...more

January 23, 2009