Where politicians and bankers see vexing liabilities in defaulted mortgages and foreclosures, Robert Lee sees opportunities as he picks up the pieces of the housing bust. ...more

July 15, 2008

Opponents of a proposed landfill outside Dade City will ask the city commission tonight to formally oppose the project. ...more

July 8, 2008

People may not realize it, but what gets dumped into a hole near Crews Lake has the potential to poison a mermaid. ...more

June 8, 2008

What can you find in the bottom of the county's sinkholes? Just about anything, it turns out. ...more

May 30, 2008

Pop quiz: What is karst and why is it important to drinking water? A hint: You're walking above it, and the aquifer is below it. ...more

January 2, 2008

Fourteen months after taking over the District 4 county commission seat, Michael Cox is looking to the future, with goals for a multipurpose sports complex, mandatory recycling and acquisition of private utilities. ...more

January 1, 2008

The state's Sinkhole Neutral Evaluator Program is now up and running. The recently inaugurated program is intended to make it easier and less costly than going to court to resolve disputes about whether a sinkhole is the cause of damage to a residence or other structure, David Fisher explained. ...more

November 21, 2007

LAND O' LAKES - Engineers say it may cost an additional $3.9 million to finish a reclaimed water reservoir off Parkway Boulevard, bringing the total price to $22.7 million. ...more

November 9, 2007

Pasco residents can ask questions about sinkholes during a free forum this Wednesday. ...more

November 3, 2007

Sinkholes aren't usually a source of pride for Floridians. Caused by fissures in the limestone aquifer, these geological phenomena are known mostly for swallowing homes and livelihoods and causing a crisis for the insured and the insurer. ...more

October 2, 2007