When the National Key Deer Refuge was established in 1957, its first manager, Jack C. Watson, sometimes employed unorthodox tactics to discourage repeat poachers targeting the diminutive deer under his protection. ...more

November 19, 2007

For at least 20 years Pasco County officials have envisioned extending Ridge Road in the Moon Lake area near New Port Richey to U.S. 41, enabling residents to travel directly from U.S. 19 to Land O' Lakes. ...more

November 11, 2007

Gov. Charlie Crist emerged from a meeting Thursday with federal officials and his Georgia and Alabama counterparts saying he is "confident" they will work toward a regional water-crisis plan that protects Floridians. ...more

November 2, 2007

WASHINGTON - Florida Gov. Charlie Crist and his Alabama and Georgia counterparts have reached an interim plan to address a tri-state water dispute. ...more

November 1, 2007

SEBRING — If you try to illegally hunt doves, you could end up paying a big price. Dove hunting is not only regulated by Florida law enforcement officials, it's also regulated by the federal government because the birds migrate from state to state. ...more

October 12, 2007

Following up on a threat from July, three environmental groups on Monday sued two federal regulatory agencies in an effort to overturn the development permits issued this year to the builders of the Cypress Creek Town Center. ...more

October 2, 2007