People with respiratory problems are urged to stay indoors because of smoky conditions caused by multiple wildfires burning in eastern and central Florida and two brush fires in Hernando County. ...more

May 14, 2009

Nature has a way of correcting man's errors. Plant the wrong crop; it dies. ...more

March 19, 2009

Florida has recorded twice as many wildfires this year compared with this time a year ago, and the danger increases every day. ...more

March 11, 2009

Florida has recorded twice as many wildfires as a year ago at this time and the danger increases every day. ...more

March 10, 2009

The snowstorm that plastered the Southeast during the weekend and migrated to pound the Northeast today caused 27 canceled flights by midmorning at Tampa International Airport. ...more

March 2, 2009

I've been doing some strange things lately, and I'm not alone. My sewing sister called me from Lowe's last weekend to tell me she was standing at the vegetable seed displays and ask what would be good to start now? ...more

February 27, 2009

Despite recent freezes, local experts say there will be abundant berries available for the annual Florida Strawberry Festival, which begins next week. ...more

February 18, 2009

Despite recent freezes, local experts say there will be abundant berries available for the annual Florida Strawberry Festival that begins Feb. 26. ...more

February 12, 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