The mayor said a $234,428 fine against a tree-cutting company shows the city is serious about protecting its canopy. Nearly three dozen trees were cut down at a half-abandoned trailer park along Gandy ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Mayor Jane Castor had a strong and simple message for anyone looking to cut down protected trees illegally: pay up. A Hillsborough County judge upheld the city’s largest fine for ...

Castor oil is a type of vegetable oil. It comes from the pressed beans of the castor oil plant and is used in many cosmetic and skin care products. Some claim its properties are also useful for ...