Saying the Tampa Bay area has made "substantial progress" in reducing its groundwater withdrawals over recent months, the Southwest Florida Water Management District eased water restrictions Tuesday. ...more

December 16, 2009

Lots of rain fell during the first week of December, but it wasn't enough to erase the effects of four years of drought, said Robyn Felix, spokeswoman for the Southwest Florida Water Management District. ...more

December 9, 2009

The South Florida Water Management District has approved year-round water restrictions that its board says will reduce overall water demand by up to 10 percent. ...more

November 16, 2009

Let's move on I am over this useless loss of life that we are seeing daily in two very unnecessary wars. ...more

October 29, 2009

Recent heavy rains and a reduction in the drought index prompted county commissioners Tuesday to lift the four-month burning ban in Hernando County. ...more

June 9, 2009

Ah, the joys of living in Florida, our chosen Southern paradise. ...more

May 24, 2009

Mayor Pam Iorio is urging the City Council to keep a ban on lawn sprinkling in effect until more water flows into the Hillsborough River reservoir, the main source of the city's drinking water. ...more

May 19, 2009

Strict new water restrictions are kicking in today across the Tampa Bay area. ...more

April 3, 2009

Following orders from regional water authorities, Hillsborough County commissioners voted Wednesday to tighten regulations governing when residents can water lawns and landscaping. ...more

April 2, 2009

Now that the governing board of the Southwest Florida Water Management District has further tightened water restrictions, local governments need to increase their efforts by levying drought surcharges on customers. ...more

April 2, 2009