It took years of intercounty conflict, negotiations and public commitment to put an end to the wellfield overpumping in north Hillsborough and Pasco counties that damaged surrounding wetlands and lakes. ...more

January 16, 2009

Getting up at 3:18 a.m. daily just begins to explain how David Steele stays on top of every aspect of his life. ...more

January 14, 2009

Getting up at 3:18 every morning just begins to explain how David Steele stays on top of every aspect of his life. There is also the Excel spreadsheet on the refrigerator listing items his family buys at Publix - by aisle - so needs can be highlighted. ...more

January 13, 2009

Grass doesn't grow much during the winter. So, in an effort to cut back on a dwindling water supply, the Southwest Florida Water Management District is asking homeowners to skip a week of irrigation in January and February. ...more

January 5, 2009

Two teenagers playing with fireworks did an estimated $3,000 damage to a Kenneth City home, authorities say. ...more

December 31, 2008

State Rep. Robert Schenck said Tuesday he would present a bill to the Legislature, probably in March, setting a maximum allowable tax cap rate for Spring Hill Fire Rescue District of 2.50 mills. ...more

December 31, 2008

Schenck to present bill in March. ...more

December 30, 2008

A Gainesville mother has been arrested after her daughter missed too many days of school. ...more

December 6, 2008

Things not going well? Cheer up. It could be worse. You could be a member of the Pinellas County School Board. ...more

December 6, 2008

Students, parents and district officials made a stop at New River Elementary School's Helping Hands Cafe recently to enjoy homemade soup, camaraderie and a sense of community. ...more

November 28, 2008