A widely read e-mail with misinformation about Hillsborough County's new red-light camera program is causing minor headaches for the sheriff's office. ...more

November 17, 2009

A Hillsborough County sheriff's deputy is recovering after an early morning car crash. ...more

November 16, 2009

A Hillsborough County deputy was dragged this morning by a vehicle driven by a Hillsborough County substitute teacher, Hillsborough County deputies say. ...more

March 26, 2009

A man with a bicycle was killed by a dump truck today in the 5600 block of West Waters Avenue, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

March 12, 2009

The smell of smoke is overpowering in some parts of the Tampa Bay area this morning. Three brush fires that burned a total of more than 1,000 acres Thursday in Polk County are under control, but firefighters are monitoring them for hot spots, authorities say. They say any change in wind conditions could cause the flames to flare up again. ...more

February 27, 2009

Firefighters in three counties are battling at least six brush fires that sparked today in the Tampa Bay area. ...more

February 26, 2009

AMC theaters and historic Tampa Theatre are offering two opportunities for you to get into the spirit of the Oscars this weekend. On Saturday, you can watch all five films nominated for best picture at area AMC theaters. On Sunday, Tampa Theatre is hosting "Oscar Night America-Tampa Bay," an evening of glitz and glamour including a red carpet, paparazzi and watching the Academy Awards telecast on the big screen. ...more

February 20, 2009

Dedicated movie buffs will have a chance to see all five motion pictures that are nominated for "Best Picture" Oscars at a special marathon screening in select AMC theaters on Feb. 21. ...more

February 9, 2009

Our panel chowed down to give you the buffalowdown on which wings will be hot on game day. ...more

January 28, 2009

Some neighborhoods this holiday season look brighter than ever - pockets of cheery lights that come as a surprise given the general economic gloom and the numbers of people tightening up on spending. ...more

December 24, 2008