Cow” because real estate speculators can easily place cows on their land and qualify for agricultural tax breaks.

Sarasota County officials say a federal grant for the Alligator Creek restoration project is not in jeopardy, despite massive ...

A Citrus County man is accused of giving his wife a deadly dose of methamphetamine. The Medical Examiner’s Office reported that Christine Nelson died from acute methamphetamine toxicity. Her husband, ...

Joe Gruters, SB 1058 says that all books and maps purchased after Jul. 1 by state agencies ... Tyler Sirois have legislation this session renaming all Gulf references in Florida statutes—DiCeglie's ...

Florida has a long-standing tradition of citrus judging contests, and it’s no surprise given the state’s deep-rooted connection to the industry. While these contests highlight the state’s agricultural ...

A new genetically engineered tree holds promise to possibly save Florida’s citrus trees from greening disease, a bacterial infection that has devastated the state’s citrus industry.

Over the past two decades, Florida has seen its citrus harvest decline an unprecedented 90%. This not only means oranges and grapefruits aren’t appearing in stores, but farmers are having ...

Budget cuts are sometimes necessary in any organization whether it is your household budget, your business or your government. However, slashing positions without a thorough review of each agency’s ...

According to Florida Highway Patrol, a 71-year-old man driving a Hyundai Accent was traveling west in a private parking lot at 275 US-19. At the same time, a 39-year-old woman driving a GMC Yukon ...

Partly cloudy with a high of 79 °F (26.1 °C). Winds WSW at 7 to 11 mph (11.3 to 17.7 kph). Night - Mostly clear. Winds variable at 6 to 9 mph (9.7 to 14.5 kph). The overnight low will be 55 °F ...

Low to medium red tide levels are present in some areas on the west coast of Florida. Red tide can cause respiratory irritation in humans, especially those with pre-existing conditions.

"It was a case we never thought would happen in Citrus County," Citrus County Sheriff David Vincent said. Pictured: Citrus County Sheriff David Vincent. The 9-year-old girl disappeared exactly 20 ...