The remnants of Tropical Storm Ida slowly pushed northeast as an associated front pushed through the Tampa Bay area, bringing overnight rain early this morning and expected cooler temperatures tonight ...more

November 11, 2009

After having survived what was the eighth or ninth hottest October in Florida's recorded history (dating back to the 1890s), it looks like there is some cooler weather on the horizon, according to the National Weather Service in Ruskin. ...more

November 3, 2009

The full moon occurred this morning early at 2:38 a.m., and from my house I could hear the largemouth bass feeding vigorously in its light. ...more

March 11, 2009

The rew moon occurred very early this morning at 1:35 a.m. as fish attempted to feed without the light of the moon to aid in the pursuit of their prey. ...more

February 25, 2009

The Bay area's temperatures dipped to 39 degrees Fahrenheit this morning and by about 9 a.m. had climbed into the low 40s. Many residents experienced frost on windshields and felt as if the air were much colder. ...more

February 21, 2009

The big concern for anglers for the next few days is the strong winds out of the south-southwest, with speeds of 15 to 25 miles per hour and gusts up to 30 mph. ...more

February 11, 2009

If you want to get an early start on your Super Bowl fix, check out NBC, Channel 8, beginning at 9 a.m. today as the "Today" show commandeers the pirate ship at Raymond James Stadium. Pregame coverage begins at noon, with coverage of the game at 6 p.m. Kickoff is about a half-hour later. ...more

February 1, 2009

The clouds that shrouded the Tampa Bay area this morning have slipped away, making way for sunny skies. ...more

January 30, 2009

The cold snap has made it uncomfortable for some to get out of bed or walk to the car, but the weather actually threatens some people's livelihood. ...more

January 22, 2009

Hopefully you experienced a great Christmas, had the weekend off and did a little fishing on your favorite Highlands County lakes. ...more

January 2, 2009