Money from a fine levied against the region's water supplier for excessive pumping at wellfields in the winter and spring will pay for a study of how much water Florida Friendly Landscaping saves. ...more

October 22, 2009

Coffee and tea could have some local competition. A University of Florida study says a native holly tree called yaupon can be used to make a drink similar to green tea. ...more

July 11, 2009

Researchers working to determine whether high-tech irrigation controllers can help conserve water and save consumers money recently installed the gizmos in Riverview, Valrico and Apollo Beach - areas they identified as having the highest water usage rates in the county. ...more

April 1, 2009

Researchers are working to determine if high-tech irrigation controllers that use satellites in space can save homeowners tons of water. ...more

March 31, 2009

Despite unprecedented pessimism about personal finances, consumer confidence among Floridians rose in December, reflecting optimism about new presidential leadership, a University of Florida study found. ...more

December 30, 2008

Despite unprecedented pessimism about personal finances, consumer confidence among Floridians rose in December, reflecting optimism about new presidential leadership, a University of Florida study found. ...more

December 29, 2008

TAMPA BAY AREA Publix Opening On Ehrlich A Publix supermarket will open Jan. 10 at the site of a former Albertsons at 5371 Ehrlich Road. The new store will be one of 33 in the 900-plus stores Publix chain to include an adjoining liquor store. A Publix spokeswoman said there are no plans to close or absorb nearby Publix stores in the Shoppes of Citrus Park or Westgate Shopping Center. ...more

December 22, 2007

Facing a growing budget crunch, lawmakers are beginning to question a $70 million annual program that pays 10 percent bonuses to teachers who earn certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. ...more

December 17, 2007

Like it or hate it, Medicaid reform probably isn't in Tampa's near future. ...more

December 7, 2007

SARASOTA - Two or three times a day, laboratory technicians load chilled metal boxes onto small planes at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. ...more

October 7, 2007