While the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were stealing a win from the Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon, another type of theft was discovered just across town. ...more

November 10, 2009

There was a time, long ago when the Earth was young, that not only was the Florida Legislature an effective body, but it often had strong leadership from Hillsborough County. ...more

March 11, 2009

A 78-year-old mental health therapist faces up to life in prison after being convicted Tuesday of a federal charge that he drove to the Tampa area to sexually and physically abuse two boys he thought would be made available by their father. ...more

December 17, 2008

With roughly 1,000 firearms stolen from gun dealers each year in West Central Florida, federal agents want shop owners to be more vigilant in the lead-up to the Super Bowl. Agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives gave a seminar today for some of the region's 1,600 licensed firearms dealers. Among the topics: how burglars break into gun stores. ...more

December 15, 2008

A few simple, inexpensive fixes, from lowering the water heater temperature to getting brighter light bulbs, can go a long way toward minimizing the risk of accidents for seniors. Here are more ideas. ...more

November 6, 2007