The outrage to offshore drilling stems from the risk of pollution to the pristine beaches of Florida and its ruination of tourism. Senators Nelson, Martinez and ex-Governor Bush must compare it to a Chernobyl nuclear meltdown. ...more

August 22, 2009

A fish sustainability expert shares his ideas for enjoying sushi that's environmentally friendly. ...more

March 20, 2009

In the South, scientists are at a disadvantage. There are no calving glaciers tumbling down mountainsides to warn of the dire consequences of climate change. ...more

March 9, 2009

Eight-year-old Jessie Hart has danced at the Wesley Chapel Performing Arts Center and taken top honors at her school's "Lacoochee Idol" talent show. ...more

January 18, 2009

Students exploring the cellular world of plants and animals at Hill-Gustat Middle School are sharing a limited number of older microscopes and equipment for their scientific studies. ...more

December 30, 2008

When Janet Zicht of Tampa Palms first donned a Brownie uniform at age 6, she dreamed of earning the Girl Scouts' Gold Award. ...more

October 8, 2008

When Janet Zicht of Tampa Palms first donned a Brownie uniform at age 6, she dreamed of earning the Girl Scouts' Gold Award. ...more

October 8, 2008

When Janet Zicht first donned a Brownie uniform at age 6, she dreamed of earning the Girl Scouts' Gold Award. ...more

October 8, 2008

When Janet Zicht first donned a Brownie uniform at age 6, she dreamed of earning the Girl Scouts' Gold Award. ...more

October 8, 2008

The federal government owns about 1,700 acres in Highlands County and is asking for public input on how to best manage the property at a meeting tonight. ...more

September 25, 2008