In yet another indication of the severity of the ongoing drought, Hillsborough County has closed the Harney Canal Boat Ramp because of low water levels. ...more

March 27, 2009

With an $800,000 appropriation from the state, the Highlands County Department of Natural Resources will begin dredging residential canals running off Lake Istokpoga. ...more

March 7, 2009

Florida Friendly Plant of the Week: American beauty berry or Callicarpa americana. ...more

February 16, 2009

We all know people who are seemingly unaware of the water crisis in the Tampa Bay area. They're the ones whose sprinklers are flooding the streets every night in the wee hours when no one is watching. ...more

February 12, 2009

The full moon occurs Monday at 2:50 p.m., which is good news for daytime anglers because this means the nighttime effect of producing light is minimized greatly. ...more

February 8, 2009

A La Nina will continue to affect weather patterns in the Southeast - making it likely that the already-low water levels will not improve for the next few months. ...more

February 7, 2009

A series of minor cold fronts shut the bite down recently. ...more

January 21, 2009

GO FISHING is a look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Mike Anderson, right, with "Reel Animals" partner Billy Nobles. ...more

October 25, 2008

There's so much great fishing available in late October that anglers have a tough time picking a species to pursue. However, one of the favorites for flats fishers is the redfish. ...more

October 19, 2008

GO FISHING is a daily look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Billy Nobles, left, with "Reel Animals" partner Mike Anderson. ...more

February 15, 2008