Nearly 4,000 poll workers will undergo an intensive training course at the Phyllis Busansky Clerks Academy prior to next year's elections. ...more

July 9, 2009

Polk County emergency workers responded to a call about an explosion in Bartow this morning. The alarm came in just before 10:30 a.m. at the 1705 Mann Road industrial complex, authorities said. The complex includes Peace River Citrus and Ethanol of Florida. ...more

April 24, 2009

"Here, There and Everywhere," is the title of a famous Beatles song. ...more

March 6, 2009

The National Weather Service in Ruskin is forecasting cold weather in Highlands County for the next two days. ...more

January 15, 2009

Some wind, some rain and a practice swing are about all Hernando County received from Tropical Storm Fay. ...more

August 20, 2008

Tropical Storm Fay's winds and rain largely missed the Tampa Bay area, but that doesn't mean their effect wasn't felt by taxpayers. ...more

August 20, 2008

Storm provides trial run, little else. ...more

August 20, 2008

It's been a breezy and dry start to the day for much of Sarasota County this morning. ...more

August 19, 2008

Tropical Storm Fay is expected to skirt Tampa as it rolls through the center of the state this afternoon, but officials warn that it will bring lots of wind and rain, and residents should remain alert. ...more

August 18, 2008

A shortage of donations and a series of mini-disasters have left the American Red Cross with no money for domestic relief efforts. ...more

June 20, 2008