I read with great interest the article "Use regional approach to restore waterways" (Views, Oct. 11). ...more

October 15, 2009

Florida has 1 million registered boats and other watercraft, and accident statistics are sobering. ...more

September 4, 2009

Memorial Day marks the traditional beginning of boating season, no small occurrence in the boating mecca that is the Tampa Bay area. Before hitting the water, though, boaters should run down a checklist of items that will help make their time on local waterways more safe as well as fun. MORE COVERAGE, Page 7 ...more

May 16, 2009

With an $800,000 appropriation from the state, the Highlands County Department of Natural Resources will begin dredging residential canals running off Lake Istokpoga. ...more

March 7, 2009

Investigators said today they are expanding their search and re-interviewing family members as they continue to look for a 5-year-old girl who vanished from her home. ...more

February 13, 2009

Waterfront residents whose boats have been bogged down in silt for years may get a reprieve. ...more

January 23, 2009

Daily Fishing Report ...more

December 7, 2008

Daily Fishing Report ...more

November 16, 2008

The Environmental Protection Agency is failing to stem the pollution washing into waterways from cities and suburbs, the National Academy of Sciences reported Wednesday. ...more

October 16, 2008

More than 3,100 volunteers picked up litter and debris along shorelines, rivers and lakes during the 21st annual Coastal Cleanup. ...more

October 8, 2008