In yet another indication of the severity of the ongoing drought, Hillsborough County has closed the Harney Canal Boat Ramp because of low water levels. ...more

March 27, 2009

Call it Hillsborough County's perfect storm: As officials struggle with a continuing drought, many residents still refuse to adhere to water restriction ordinances. ...more

March 23, 2009

With the region's monster reservoir reduced to a puddle, the drought is hitting home, especially for the many who have collected watering citations. ...more

March 20, 2009

My wife and I have seen the worse drought imaginable in the Las Vegas area. Lake Meade, the prime water supply for approximately 2 million people, has dropped almost 200 feet over the past 10 years. Their drought is very serious, as rainfall is almost nonexistent and they are in the middle of a desert. ...more

March 20, 2009

With the region's monster reservoir reduced to a puddle, the drought is hitting home, especially for many who have collected watering citations. ...more

March 19, 2009

On a bright sunny day with few clouds, Andrea Rosshaven drives slowly through the streets of Tampa. The window of Rosshaven's van is down and her radio is off. ...more

March 16, 2009

Let's call it fishing in a huge, expensive and slightly flawed barrel. Wholesale utility Tampa Bay Water has paid a contractor $88,000 to relocate fish from its C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir to ponds in the area. ...more

March 7, 2009

Right now, I have to confess that I'm seriously ticked off. And this time I'm not talking about the economy. This time I'm talking about our water supply. ...more

March 4, 2009

Spring Hill's Nancy Ellison shoots her first 300 in 14 years and becomes the first Hernando County female to roll a perfect game since 2000. ...more

February 25, 2009

Once a week lawn watering will continue through June 30. ...more

February 25, 2009