A stranded motorist was ticketed for possession of marijuana after a deputy pulled over to help him. ...more

June 10, 2009

Florida Friendly Plant of the Week: American beauty berry or Callicarpa americana. ...more

February 16, 2009

Finally, some good economic news. And boy do we need it. ...more

January 16, 2009

The Highlands County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday on measures that move forward plans for a security training center that could employ up to 200 people and a cellulosic ethanol plant that will create an estimated 140 jobs in the southern end of the county. ...more

December 24, 2008

Things to Do is a list of some of the most interesting upcoming events. For a complete list of Tampa Bay area events, see this week's Friday Extra. ...more

June 11, 2008

The Southwest Florida Water Management District voted Monday to extend its water restrictions to June 30, 2008. ...more

November 26, 2007

Two workshops geared toward greening thumbs in Northdale have 146 attendees signed up, but space is available. ...more

October 24, 2007

Two workshops geared toward greening thumbs in Northdale already have 146 attendees signed up, but space is still available for those interested. ...more

October 24, 2007

Dozens of dead orange trees lay stacked here among vast green rows of grove. ...more

September 10, 2007