Florida has recorded twice as many wildfires as a year ago at this time and the danger increases every day. ...more

March 10, 2009

For the 22nd straight year, more than 100 people on horseback crossed Highlands County on Wednesday, mid way through their six-day, cross-state ride to commemorate a colorful part of Florida's early history. ...more

February 26, 2009

Holiday gifts come in all shapes and sizes. Some are even alive. But Florida has specific requirements for purchasing animals that retailers must follow, and many consumers may not be aware of them. ...more

December 1, 2008

State agriculture inspectors will check an Orlando dairy this week that was the source of milk that left blackish stains inside containers. ...more

October 8, 2008

Gasoline prices in Florida continued to rise Wednesday, even as state investigators examine a growing number of price-gouging complaints. ...more

September 18, 2008

Only jalapeno peppers grown in Mexico are implicated in the nationwide salmonella outbreak, the government announced Friday in clearing the U.S. crop. ...more

July 26, 2008

SEBRING — State Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson is warning people about a new attempt to get personal information or money with a claim to help people get a tax rebate from the federal government. "If you receive a phone call or e-mail with a promise of assistance in getting a check, hang up on the caller or delete the e-mail," Bronson said. Paul Hinman with the Highlands County Sheriff's Crime Prevention Unit said Tuesday he personally has not gotten any local complaints on this new twist to the various IRS scams out there. ...more

February 11, 2008

Pennsylvania is stopping dairies from stamping milk containers with hormone-free labels in a precedent-setting decision being closely watched by the industry. ...more

November 14, 2007