Residents hauling televisions and computer gear clogged traffic on West Spruce Street on Saturday for the chance to ditch those old devices safely. ...more

January 11, 2009

Residents hauling televisions and computer gear clogged traffic on West Spruce Street today for the chance to ditch those old devices safely. ...more

January 10, 2009

The tangle of overgrown plants along Collier Parkway rustled suddenly Saturday morning. ...more

September 20, 2008

Residents of Leisure Lakes had a frightening reminder this past week of what can happen with a brush fire. Nearly 400 acres of land were burned, homes and other structures were threatened. People had to evacuate and resources were expended by several fire departments. Fortunately nobody was injured. Although it was said to be an accident, the fire really never should have started. Apparently a resident was burning yard trash and red-hot material escaped. ...more

February 17, 2008

LAKE PLACID — Florida Division of Forestry investigators now know what caused the wildfire in the Leisure Lakes community, but they're not releasing names or addresses yet. ...more

February 14, 2008

TAMPA - For some, the first week of a new year turns thoughts to the future and to one question that arises from the recent past: How do you get rid of that needle-dropping Christmas tree you bought for $75 a month ago. Fret not. Solid waste departments throughout the Bay area have the answer. ...more

January 4, 2008