From reducing the wattage of light bulbs in their parking lots to the use of barrier walls to dampen noise, developers of large retail stores may soon have to adhere to tougher new building regulations in Hernando County. ...more

July 10, 2008

COUNTY EYES AMENDED ORDINANCE ...more

July 9, 2008

There used to be a time when Hernando County wasn't known for its large retail stores, commonly called "big boxes." ...more

July 8, 2008

Like many small communities that abut major cities, Temple Terrace has a huge traffic problem it can't control. The city has no jurisdiction over the main arteries of Fowler and Fletcher avenues or 56th Street, but the city's future growth is limited by these failing roads. ...more

July 5, 2008

Call it Hickory Hill west. Or more precisely, northwest. Lake Hideaway, a massive residential-commercial development, will come before county commissioners today. ...more

February 13, 2008

A 3,700-home community on Wednesday's land use agenda. ...more

February 12, 2008

Things are heating up in Wisconsin. After the second snowiest December on record in the state capital - and with temperatures hovering around 20 degrees Tuesday - the Legislature abolished a statewide ban on heated sidewalks, stairs, entrances and pedestrian walkways. ...more

January 18, 2008