The race for the Pasco County Commission's third district pits veteran incumbent Ann Hildebrand against newcomer Teresa Conroy. ...more

October 19, 2008

Though federal, state and local officials were rightly praised for their speedy reaction to the threat of Hurricane Gustav last week, the storm that hit southeast Louisiana also exposed weakness in the hurricane-defense system. ...more

September 12, 2008

How many state regulatory agencies does it take to ensure signs off the coast of the city of Port Richey properly warn boaters not to damage sea-grass beds? At least one too many it seems. ...more

June 11, 2008

The rapid pace of development along hurricane-prone coasts is adding a new level of urgency for forecasters to more accurately pinpoint potential storm impact zones, the director of the National Hurricane Center said Monday. ...more

May 13, 2008

The City Commission had more concerns than enthusiasm Thursday night for the details surrounding a Florida Communities Trust grant the city could use to buy coastal land north of downtown. Despite those misgivings, commissioners approved the contract the city would have to sign before it could receive the money from the FCT. ...more

February 8, 2008