The fate of a Florida manatee that has wandered into northern New Jersey waters remained unclear tonight. ...more

October 17, 2009

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - Hillsborough County water officials say that about 460,000 gallons of sewage spilled into Sweetwater Creek on Wednesday after a pipe burst - the third time in a year the same area of pipe sent sewage into the waterway. ...more

March 27, 2009

Hillsborough County water officials say about 460,000 gallons of sewage spilled into Sweetwater Creek on Wednesday after a sewage pipe burst — the third time in a year the same area of pipe sent sewage into the waterway. ...more

March 26, 2009

Lawn-watering scofflaws will soon feel the effects in their wallets. ...more

March 25, 2009

Call it Hillsborough County's perfect storm: As officials struggle with a continuing drought, many residents still refuse to adhere to water restriction ordinances. ...more

March 23, 2009

That pesky leaky faucet or toilet makes a difference when people are looking for ways to save water. ...more

March 18, 2009

A landfill proposed south of Dade City would jeopardize the quality of water pumped to fill the Zephyrhills bottles sold in stores, the bottling company says. ...more

March 7, 2009

A landfill proposed south of Dade City would jeopardize the quality of water pumped to fill the Zephyrhills bottles sold in stores, the bottling company says. ...more

March 6, 2009

Jumping Gun At Sinkhole An article in the newspaper Feb. 8 said district officials are considering pumping from a sinkhole off Morris Bridge Road. ...more

February 12, 2009

Yes, the area has suffered a three-year drought. Yes, the reservoir has encountered some unanticipated problems. But it is still appalling that Tampa Bay Water, which supplies drinking water to Pasco, Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, is on the verge of violating groundwater pumping limits less than a month after the long-sought lower level went into effect. ...more

January 31, 2009