Hillsborough County gardeners are flocking to the Hillsborough County Extension Office's triple workshops on Compost Happens, Waterwise Gardening and Rainbarrels. And no wonder. The three classes are each an hour long and free to county residents. Others can come but the cost is $26 for each class. ...more

December 9, 2009

It can sometimes take no more than three seconds for a Christmas tree to become fully engulfed in flames. ...more

December 8, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - Courtney and Lesley Stone have been working about 100 hours a week, but they're confident their hard work will pay off. ...more

December 6, 2009

Hillsborough County residents understand the value of the Environmental Lands Acquisition and Protection Program, which has preserved more than 45,000 acres throughout the county. Last year nearly 80 percent of Hillsborough voters supported the reauthorization of the program. ...more

December 5, 2009

Those considering opening their hearts and wallets during this holiday season are advised to do a background check before donating to charities. ...more

December 3, 2009

"Congratulations, I'm pleased to inform you that you've won $10,000," reads a letter that crime prevention specialist Nell Hays says is a common scam. ...more

November 29, 2009

I appeal to the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners to not allow the recommendations of the Hillsborough County Transportation Task Force to proceed to a ballot initiative in November 2010. The BOCC should not be satisfied with the poorly researched recommendations. ...more

November 28, 2009

Pasco Sheriff Bob White is asking for the community's help in reaching out to county residents going through tough times this holiday season. The sheriff's office's annual Holiday Food Basket Drive is under way. ...more

November 18, 2009

In less than a month, Pasco County commissioners will learn where a California company wants to put an $11 million county-financed sports complex. ...more

November 11, 2009

For those who spent Saturday night watching the news as the votes for the House of Representative's health care reform bill came in, the announcement could have felt like a great victory or a complete disappointment. ...more

November 10, 2009