A Florida Panhandle fishing boat captain has admitted to making pipe bombs and throwing them at dolphins to scare them away from his lines. ...more

January 15, 2009

Supporters of Hillsborough County's land conservation program know they face challenges in getting voters to renew a tax to purchase undeveloped land. ...more

July 17, 2008

TAMPA - Hillsborough County voters will decide in November whether to continue paying a property tax assessment to protect environmentally sensitive lands from development. ...more

July 16, 2008

SEBRING —Voters in Highlands County are almost certain to see a 2/10ths of one mill bond issue on the November ballot to raise funds for the purchase of conservation lands. If voters approve the measure, the $1 million which the bond issue would raise per year would draw matching dollars from the state's Florida Forever program to buy important conversation land before it can be developed. Highlands County Commissioner Don Bates said he will vote to put the proposed bond issue to bring in matching state conservation funds on the ballot in November. Bates also said it appears very likely that there will be enough votes on the five-member county commission to submit the issue to the voters. ...more

June 14, 2008

After a 17-year-run, one of Florida's most popular specialty license plates is getting a new look. ...more

December 21, 2007

After a 17-year-run, one of Florida's most popular specialty license plates is getting a new look. ...more

December 20, 2007