If the Highlands County commissioners approve the proposed update to the comprehensive plan the costs to local taxpayers will be high. The loss of commerce to the existing businesses along U.S. 27 will be enormous. The damage to the rural nature and natural resources of the county will be catastrophic. ...more

March 3, 2010

Water pressure has been restored citywide, and residents can return to normal water uses, officials said. ...more

February 12, 2010

Council unanimously approved the lowest bidder, Excavation Point, to construct water lines looping its Sparta Road and Lakewood Road water lines, as a first phase of the city's plans for that general area. ...more

November 21, 2009

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is investigating the county's handling of abandoned asbestos water pipes during Phase II of the Sebring Parkway Project. ...more

October 29, 2009

If I had a big house and a large lawn, Tampa's new water rules would allow me to use hundreds of extra gallons of water each week to keep my grass green, plus allow unlimited showers and baths for my family. ...more

May 30, 2009

Strict new water restrictions are kicking in today across the Tampa Bay area. ...more

April 3, 2009

Cypress Gardens, the state's first big theme park, reopens today. ...more

March 28, 2009

Mayor Pam Iorio, in her annual state of the city speech Monday, warned of tough decisions facing the city in the next year as the economic recession worsens. ...more

March 24, 2009

Mayor Pam Iorio, in her annual state of the city speech Monday, warned of tough decisions facing the city in the next year as the economic recession worsens. ...more

March 23, 2009

Although anti-tax sentiment remains strong in Tallahassee, Gov. Charlie Crist is showing leadership by proposing the state begin charging a fee to bottle water companies that each day siphon millions of gallons of Florida's water for free. ...more

March 7, 2009