Automakers in the U.S. ended their worst year in almost three decades with hints of a recovery in December. ...more

January 5, 2010

The forecast for fishing, needless to say, is a "cold one." The barometer is on the rise and the water temperatures are headed in the opposite direction and will remain near record lows for the next four to five days. Tournament anglers and diehard fishermen will be tested even further by the 10-plus mph north wind. I won't be joining in the fun, but I do promise to read a fishing magazine in a show of support for my fellow faithful anglers. ...more

January 3, 2010

Evidence that the economic rebound could eventually raise inflationary pressures emerged in a report Tuesday that wholesale prices surged in November. ...more

December 16, 2009

Tampa Bay Water takes very seriously its dual responsibilities of environmental protection and providing drinking water for public health and safety, so I'd like to respond to your editorial of Jan. 31 ("Water Plan Harms Progress," Our Opinion). ...more

February 7, 2009

Last winter, my 10-year-old son and I headed to a destination that had friends and family wondering if we had lost our minds. ...more

January 4, 2009

The Southwest Florida Water Management District is reaching out to community groups to answer questions about the ongoing drought, the tightened watering restrictions in the Tampa Bay area, and how residents can help. ...more

December 8, 2008

Many Tampa Bay area residents have been living with watering restrictions for more than 12 years, and it's only been a minor inconvenience to people who like to maintain green lawns and landscapes - at least those conservation-minded enough to follow the rules. ...more

November 15, 2008

The February-like temperatures forecast for Wednesday morning could break a number of records and come close to others. It could be the lowest temperature in October at a few airports, according to the National Weather Service. ...more

October 28, 2008

With gas prices still near record highs, the economy in a slump and continued trouble in the credit markets, just about everybody expects August vehicle sales to be down significantly from a year ago. ...more

August 30, 2008

Recent local newspaper articles jubilantly announced preliminary plans for ethanol to be produced by a plant just south of Lake Placid. Articles indicated the ethanol would be produced from sorghum cane that would be grown in southern Highlands County. They directed attention to the jobs that would be created by this program; however, no mention was made of the great amount of water needed to produce at least two crops of this sorghum per year and the four to five gallons of water required to produce each gallon of ethanol. ...more

May 30, 2008