A Tampa-Bay lawmaker has filed legislation that could stall or even stop Florida from sealing its historic deal with U.S. Sugar to purchase the Everglades for restoration. ...more

February 17, 2009

So where's everybody going? Why are schools losing kids and people abandoning Florida neighborhoods? ...more

February 8, 2009

A brutal, stunning freeze is forecast to envelop nearly all of Florida tonight, with temperatures dropping into the 20s except in Pinellas County and along narrow ribbons on the southeast coast and the Keys. ...more

February 4, 2009

Another slug of arctic air is on the way that could send freezing weather stabbing as far south as the Everglades tonight and bring even lower temperatures than January's statewide freeze. ...more

February 4, 2009

This is in reference to the humorous letter from Ron Geouque dated Jan. 30. Over the years, you have provided many chuckles and smiles, my friend. You have continually proved my point that the Democrats that are from the "hate Bush" crowd refuse to let the "truth" get in their way. Let's look through your humorous article: ...more

February 2, 2009

You can learn a lot about people by paying attention to their gardening techniques and philosophies. Think about the gardeners you know who always load you up with cuttings, seeds and even potted volunteers. ...more

February 1, 2009

WASHINGTON Floridians, including elected officials from Tampa Bay, are looking to President Barack Obama and his administration to meet a raft of expectations. ...more

January 26, 2009

This morning's cold should mark the end of a string of freezing nights that battered the state's farmers and kept residents shivering as far south as the Everglades. ...more

January 23, 2009

Freezing temperatures forecast for tonight from the Panhandle to the Everglades pose a serious threat to the state's agriculture industry. ...more

January 22, 2009

Florida huddles for warmth on another frigid morning, but residents can expect a slight thaw today. ...more

January 22, 2009