Pinellas landlord Lawrence Ayers was given a choice this morning: clean and fix the three condemned rental properties he owns in Clearwater or pay fines of up to $3,800 a day. ...more

July 13, 2009

TODAY'S WOMEN'S GAME Cincinnati at South Florida TIP-OFF: 2 p.m., Sun Dome, Tampa ...more

February 28, 2009

A methamphetamine lab inside a home has been shut down, the Polk County Sheriff's Office says. ...more

February 26, 2009

Back in May, Scott Szala could hardly get contractors to return his calls. Those who did didn't seem too interested in taking on the extensive remodel Szala planned for his 1926 Tampa bungalow. That has changed a lot in recent months as work has tapered off for many area contractors. ...more

February 6, 2009

The addition of Strawberry Crest High School will definitely be welcomed as all east Hillsborough schools are operating over capacity. ...more

February 4, 2009

The addition of Strawberry Crest High School will definitely be welcomed as all east Hillsborough schools are operating over capacity. ...more

January 30, 2009

It's a good time to bargain with contractors if you want remodeling work done on you house. But use caution when hiring someone to do the job. ...more

January 27, 2009

Shavonte Zellous scored 27 points, and the Pittsburgh women held South Florida to 26 percent shooting, including two of 19 from 3-point range, as the Panthers blasted the Bulls 76-49 on Saturday night. ...more

January 18, 2009

Sixteen store fronts went up in June. Only one has been occupied. ...more

December 19, 2008

An operator is standing by - at home. Companies that supply customer service agents to businesses around the world say they are saving money and attracting better employees by letting them work from their own houses. Using Internet telephone technology, the operators are able to answer questions and hear out complaints as if they were working in a sprawling call center in an office park. ...more

November 29, 2008