Tarpon Springs police are investigating a body found this morning near a boat ramp in Anderson Park. ...more

November 4, 2009

On Nov. 1, required entry fees replaced optional, suggested donations at Hillsborough County's regional parks. ...more

November 4, 2009

Unmanned donation boxes stationed at regional park entryways, dubbed "Iron Rangers" by county staff, will be replaced Sunday with real rangers assigned to collect entry and boat ramp fees for the first time. ...more

October 31, 2009

A runaway car plunged into the Intracoastal Waterway in Nokomis this afternoon and quickly sank. The scene was captured by a local news crew shooting video from a nearby boat. ...more

October 7, 2009

Planning and zoning commissioners will consider a request from Transmark Construction to build an age-restricted adult congregate living facility on the northeast corner of Toucan and Cessna Drive in Spring Hill. ...more

September 12, 2009

A Gibsonton man escaped injury after his boat caught fire and sank in Tampa Bay this afternoon. The 38-foot recreational boat eventually sank and is considered a complete loss, authorities said. ...more

July 6, 2009

The city of Sebring will have half of the Veterans Beach boat ramp closed from 8 a.m. Monday, June 15 until about July 1 for repairs, said Rob Miller, director of public works. ...more

June 12, 2009

Divers in good condition ...more

May 11, 2009

Regarding the article "County Balks At Maintaining New River Boat Launch Park;" quoting from the article: "Back in 2001 the county's boat ramp on the Kissimmee River at Bluff Hammock was removed as part of the Kissimmee River restoration." Yes, however the county in question is Okeechobee, as that is the true location. Cornwell Landing and Park (65C,) is also in Okeechobee, however Highlands County has been maintaining this one for many years. Few know where Highlands and Okeechobee County lines are drawn. Now a situation exists that was created by who? As the new proposed landing on the Istokpoga Canal is now truly in Highlands County. ...more

April 5, 2009

In yet another indication of the severity of the ongoing drought, Hillsborough County has closed the Harney Canal Boat Ramp because of low water levels. ...more

March 27, 2009