That swarm of insects that just flew by may want to eat your house. It's termite season, says Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson. "Now is the time to take protective action to avoid costly damage. This swarming season appears to be more active, perhaps because of last year's substantial rainfall." ...more

March 11, 2009

It is curtains for termites munching their way through Hillsborough High School. ...more

December 25, 2008

It is curtains for termites munching their way through Hillsborough High School. That really huge, tent covering the historical school, at 5000 N. Central Ave., will be filled with gas to terminate the destructive insects. The building's last termite tenting was nearly nine years ago. With school closed for winter break, now seemed the perfect time to tackle what is a weeklong project, school officials said. ...more

December 23, 2008

A contaminated monkey skull, termite-infested statues and other African artifacts of the TV show "Survivor" will not be allowed into the U.S. ...more

December 16, 2008

Pinellas County sheriff's detectives are investigating a twist on an old robbery scam, this one involving thieves claiming they were hired to remove poisonous snakes from a homeowner's property. ...more

September 26, 2008

Pinellas County sheriff's detectives are investigating a twist in an old robbery scam that involves thieves approaching homeowners and telling them they were hired to remove poisonous snakes on the residents' property, authorities said. ...more

September 25, 2008

Highlands County Habitat for Humanity looks to expand from its typical single-family home construction with a downtown Sebring workforce housing townhouse project. ...more

August 31, 2008

When George Sebring bought 9,000 acres in 1911 to build his town, not even a sand trail ran south from Avon Park. ...more

July 27, 2008

Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson is urging residents to take the time to investigate companies they may be considering for termite protection. ...more

July 9, 2008

For weeks, it appeared three warehouses were being built on a residential stretch of South Lois Avenue. ...more

February 9, 2008