Poorly flushed canal systems are the root cause of several fish kills on Davis Islands this month, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said Thursday. ...more

August 28, 2009

The city is about to tighten code enforcement regulations to prohibit algae-covered swimming pools like one that rallied frustrated Gilchrist Heights residents to action last year. ...more

March 4, 2009

The city is about to tighten code enforcement regulations to prohibit algae-covered swimming pools like one that rallied frustrated Gilchrist Heights residents to action last year. ...more

February 27, 2009

The holiday's are such a special time of year for us, but make sure it's just as special for your pets. All of the decorations, food, and festivities could become a disaster for them. The following are some safety guidelines for a safe and happy holiday for everyone. ...more

December 7, 2008

Highlands County Attorney Ross Macbeth's law firm will file for foreclosure on a vacant home at 1511 Wellington Drive because the Orlando man who owns it has two liens against the property for code violations. ...more

September 1, 2008

Abandoned backyard swimming pools, filed up from the recent heavy rainfalls, are massive breeding grounds for mosquitoes. ...more

August 28, 2008

You are at peace with the world - standing in front of your grill with a nice rack of ribs roasting - and the moment is ruined by a sting on the back of your knee. ...more

August 16, 2008

It's all the buzz among pest experts: Mosquitoes are coming on strong, thanks to the return of daily rains. ...more

August 15, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY - The mosquito season is here and recent heavy rainfall in the Trinity and Hudson area is prompting action from the Pasco Mosquito Control District. Mosquitoes thrive on standing water to breed, and some isolated spots in West Pasco picked up as much as 4.5 inches of rain last week, according to Dennis Moore, the district's director. ...more

June 21, 2008

Frustrated in their three-year attempt to force repair of a vacant house owned by a former longtime city board member and Christmas parade organizer, a dozen Gilchrist Heights residents have posted yard signs urging the home's condemnation. ...more

May 24, 2008