ORLANDO (AP) - The Army Corps of Engineers will be returning to an Orlando middle school to search for World War II explosives that might be buried there. ...more

November 16, 2009

A federal decision that took effect Thursday opened markets in five states and five U.S. territories to fresh Florida citrus, which was barred three years ago because of fears that shipments would spread canker. ...more

October 23, 2009

I have to agree with all the restrictions being placed on Tampa and Hillsborough residents in regards to watering their lawns. ...more

April 5, 2009

Thousands of people milled through the parking lot next to Al Lang Field, listening to music, comparing dog breeds, chatting with local artists and chefs, and learning about the abundance of locally grown fruits and vegetables available at the weekly Saturday Morning Market. ...more

March 1, 2009

Deep in the heart of Meadow Pointe lies a cellular phone wasteland. ...more

February 22, 2009

Everybody, it seems, is on board with the concept of encouraging green energy and green jobs. We're riding the Barack Obama bandwagon, which promises to trundle - under some combination of solar, wind and biofuel - down the road to zero emissions, energy independence and a multi-megaton employment explosion. ...more

December 28, 2008

Four years ago, Janet Zicht read an article about butterflies losing habitat, piquing her interest in native plants. ...more

September 17, 2008

Patience is wearing thin among those demanding to know whether their backyards are cluttered with World War II-era ammunition. ...more

September 13, 2008

Four years ago, Janet Zicht read an article about butterflies losing habitat, piquing her interest in native plants. ...more

September 10, 2008

Reservations for seasonal rentals are lagging behind last year, which indicates the strong possibility that fewer snowbirds might come to Highlands County this winter. ...more

August 26, 2008