If you expect to use the cover of darkness to sidestep water restrictions in St. Petersburg, forget it. Water patrols will begin prowling city streets at night to enforce the once-weekly sprinkling rules. ...more

March 14, 2009

If you expect to use the cover of darkness to sidestep water restrictions in St. Petersburg, forget it. Water cops will begin prowling city streets at night to enforce the once-weekly sprinkling rules. ...more

March 12, 2009

New rules imposed Tuesday that essentially bar homeowners from replacing sod on their lawns come at the best time of year to put in new sod, when the grass would require less water than in the summer. ...more

November 19, 2008

The Southwest Florida Water Management District has asked local municipalities to make an extra effort to enforce water restrictions already in place. Violators in many scenarios will receive a $100 citation. ...more

November 18, 2008

Water use rules in Pinellas County will be enforced more strictly now that continued dry conditions have prompted water officials to clamp down, utilities officials said Friday. ...more

November 8, 2008

Water use rules will be enforced more strictly as a shortage of rainfall has prompted water officials to clamp down, Pinellas County Utilities officials said today. ...more

November 7, 2008