Drywall From China Raises Health, Safety Concerns

Joining the wave of toys that were painted with lead-based paint and infant formula that was tainted, drywall from China is now raising a concern. ...more

January 12, 2009

1 in 10 Floridians On Food Stamps, A 30% Increase

The growing hardship is reflected in calls to the state food stamp hot line, which numbered three million in December. ...more

January 9, 2009

POLICE BLOTTER

The following people were booked Friday, Jan. 2 through Sunday Jan. 4 into the Highlands County Jail: ...more

January 7, 2009

Orioles Decline Sarasota's Spring Training Offer

The Orioles, who had previously trained at the Ed Smith facility from 1989-1991, declined the city's formal offer of a $30 million renovation of the current facilities ...more

December 30, 2008

Sarasota Looks Skyward To Slash Energy Use

Maybe the solar-powered golf carts and tennis court groomers will catch on at local country clubs. Or business owners will think about seeding their roofs with plants that trap cool air. ...more

December 22, 2008

I-75 Crash Leaves Woman Dead, Splits Car In Two

A 23-year-old woman died in a hospital Saturday night from injuries she received in a single-car wreck early that morning on Interstate 75 in Sarasota County. ...more

December 14, 2008

Trash Fees May Go Up 6.4%

Trash hauling fees for Pasco County homeowners could go up to $12.44 a month, if county commissioners approve an increase proposed Tuesday morning. ...more

December 3, 2008

Trash-Hauling Fee Increase Proposed in Pasco County

Pasco County commissioners are poised to poised a trash fee increase ...more

December 2, 2008

State Slips Back Into Drought

A good portion of West Central Florida slipped into a moderate drought during the past week, and nearly a quarter of the state now is in some level of drought. ...more

November 27, 2008

Chunk Of Bay Area In The Throes Of A Moderate Drought