Driving in parking lots has become a dangerous business. It's no longer the case that parking lots equal less traffic and slower speeds leading to fewer problems. In fact, they provide a false sense of security. You have to be even more alert in parking lots because of drivers not paying attention. ...more

December 30, 2009

Driving in parking lots has become a dangerous business. It's no longer the case that parking lots equal less traffic and slower speeds leading to fewer problems. In fact, they provide a false sense of security. You have to be even more alert in parking lots because of drivers not paying attention. ...more

December 30, 2009

As of today, drivers caught on camera running red lights at six Hillsborough County intersections will get $125 citations. ...more

December 29, 2009

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