The Hernando County mosquito control division has announced a sentinel chicken, located west of U.S. 19 and north of The Heather subdivision, has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus – the first case in the county. ...more

November 2, 2009

Visit this little Florida Gem. ...more

June 8, 2009

water. If the current dry spell became permanent, many people would have to leave Florida for there to be adequate water for those who remained. But it doesn't work that way. Dry spells become wet spells. Developers point to the excess water and develop with abandon. They seem to want us to thank them for filling in wet areas and reducing mosquito growth. ...more

May 3, 2009

From the White House and Congress to the East Lake Tarpon Special Fire Control District and the Pasco Mosquito Control District. The votes that will be cast Nov. 4 in those races and the all the ones in between should be counted. If any aren't, however, in most cases the fault will lie with voters, not the equipment being used or the sinister forces some people devoutly believe "stole" recent elections. So be careful when voting with optical scanning voting equipment this Tuesday. ...more

November 1, 2008

Republican John Legg is seeking a third term representing state House District 46, which covers coastal Pasco County. ...more

October 19, 2008

A Rocky Creek homeowner who cut down dozens of mangroves and built an illegal boat dock has to pay a $16,850 fine but will continue to have boat access to Tampa Bay. ...more

October 4, 2008

Hold the vinaigrette - that's not a giant bowl of salad sitting outside the library off Vonderburg Drive. A hardy bloom of water lettuce has infested Clayton Lake, and it may take some time to wilt the wily weed. ...more

October 1, 2008

That's not a giant bowl of salad sitting outside the library off Vonderburg Drive. A hardy bloom of water lettuce has infested Clayton Lake, and it may take some time to wilt the wily weed. ...more

September 30, 2008

Mike Kwoka has seen rangers come and go at Cayo Costa State Park. One guy only lasted five weeks. ...more

September 21, 2008

The Highlands County commissioners got some good news, and also some warnings, on Tuesday about the increase in mosquitoes in the wake of Tropical Storm Fay. ...more

September 17, 2008