People living in the heart of one of Pasco County's fastest-growing regions will soon know whether they'll need flood insurance. ...more

March 15, 2009

People living in the heart of one of Pasco County's fastest-growing regions will soon know whether or not they'll need flood insurance. ...more

March 12, 2009

Like politicians running for office, homeowners in Highlands County should be on the look out for a possible "October surprise" next year. ...more

December 5, 2008

Hillsborough residents with homes built before June 18, 1980, can get reduced flood insurance rates if they hurry. ...more

August 15, 2008

With communities in the Midwest still underwater, Democrat Barack Obama on Saturday criticized Republican John McCain for opposing federal spending on flood prevention programs and opened a new debate in the White House race. ...more

June 22, 2008

Evacuating can be the most stressful decision when a hurricane is barreling toward your area. To make the evacuation as stress-free as possible, disaster experts advise residents to decide early whether to leave. Recent studies indicate it can take 10 times longer than normal to get to a destination during an evacuation. Of course, a lot of questions arise during an evacuation. Here are some answers based on interviews with local and national disaster experts: ...more

June 1, 2008

Evacuating can be the most stressful decision when a hurricane is barreling toward your area. ...more

May 29, 2008

Evacuating can be the most stressful decision when a hurricane is barreling toward your area. To make the evacuation as stress-free as possible, disaster experts advise residents to decide early whether to leave. Recent studies indicate it can take 10 times longer than normal to get to a destination during an evacuation. Of course, a lot of questions arise during an evacuation. Here are some answers based on interviews with local and national disaster experts: ...more

May 23, 2008

Coastal residents living in flood zones could face legal action if they added living space to flood-prone lower levels of their homes. ...more

November 28, 2007

NEW PORT RICHEY - Coastal residents living in flood zones could face legal action if they have added living space to flood-prone lower levels of their homes, based on action Pasco County commissioners took today. ...more

November 27, 2007