Many growers think we need pesticides, and the production of these killers has been big business for decades. ...more

March 18, 2009

For the members of a statewide task force on fireworks, the overriding message from the public was clear: Please ban the bangs. ...more

February 18, 2008

CLEARWATER -- For the members of a statewide task force on fireworks, the overriding message from the public was clear: Please ban the bangs. But a prohibition on exploding and aerial amusements, which a majority of blast-weary people across Florida told the panel they wanted, was not possible from the start. ...more

February 14, 2008

EDITOR'S NOTE: Through the years, Tim Ritter has directed Joel D. Wynkoop in several films. Ritter, who lives in Kentucky, recalled some of their exploits in making low-budget movies for the underground B-movie world: ...more

October 27, 2007

The Florida Consumer Fireworks Task Force meets from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday in Clearwater. Welch, one of eight members on the statewide panel, said the meeting will give Tampa Bay area residents a chance to voice their opinions about an issue that often comes down to public safety versus individual rights. ...more

October 24, 2007