West Central Florida might actually see some rain during the day and into tonight, forecasters say. There's even a slight chance some of the rain tonight could include a thunderstorm. ...more

February 15, 2009

With royal blue sequined tops, skirts fringed with blue feathers and perfectly matching tan pumps, members of the Suncoast Harmony Chorus are ready to roll. They will present their annual concert Saturday, Feb. 21, in New Port Richey. ...more

February 11, 2009

An eighth-grader at Burnett Middle School, Asia Thompson confessed the idea of having a baby was somewhat appealing. ...more

February 11, 2009

Thank you for your Jan. 31 editorial raising awareness about the ongoing three-year drought that has lowered river flows and regional water supplies to near record levels, and the concern that groundwater withdrawals may have to increase temporarily if the community does not achieve required conservation. ...more

February 9, 2009

State environmental regulars must have their heads stuck in clay. More than two years after private developers filed an application for a permit to develop a large garbage landfill on the edge of the Green Swamp in east Pasco County, the project, incredibly, remains a possibility. ...more

February 9, 2009

Firefighters have knocked down a 50 acre brush fire in Hernando County that closed Highway 301 this afternoon, but the highway remains closed in both directions between State Road 50 and Highway 98. ...more

February 6, 2009

One more night of freezing temperatures is ahead for West Central Florida, though forecasters don't expect the frigid air to extend as deep into the state as this morning. ...more

February 5, 2009

A brutal, stunning freeze is forecast to envelop nearly all of Florida tonight, with temperatures dropping into the 20s except in Pinellas County and along narrow ribbons on the southeast coast and the Keys. ...more

February 4, 2009

Freezing temperatures could return to the Tampa Bay area Friday night and there's a slight chance for a second round Saturday night. ...more

January 28, 2009

It's a good time to be a used car salesman. In fact, if you're in the business of selling anything pre-owned, you're likely to get more attention than normal these days. ...more

January 23, 2009