He'll lower gas prices, bring a favorite cousin home from Iraq, make racism go away and unite the whole world. ...more

November 9, 2008

Mayor Pam Iorio was named Woman of the Year recently by two chapters of Business & Professional Women. ...more

October 15, 2008

Gang activity in Florida has grown to more than 1,500 active criminal gangs with over 65,000 gang members. In the Tampa Bay area, there are approximately 120 gangs with more than 3,200 members operating within the region. As violent crime associated with gangs has increased, gang members are being recruited younger and younger. A comprehensive plan and coordinated action is essential to halt, and ultimately reverse, the growth of gangs in our state. ...more

September 15, 2008

With gangs statewide gaining a toehold in a wide range of criminal enterprises, state and Bay officials put their heads together today to address the problem. ...more

September 9, 2008

The local Boys & Girls Clubs are abuzz with happy children after school each day, something which, on the surface, belies the pinch the sour economy is putting on the nonprofit organization. ...more

September 3, 2008

National Night Out is an annual family event that encourages good lifestyle choices for young people, such as saying no to drugs, crime and gang activities. ...more

August 27, 2008

When Tyler Placeres walks through the front door to the Jim Walter Interbay Boys & Girls Club, the little yellow sign on the brick wall grabs his attention every time. ...more

July 30, 2008

NSJGA Results ...more

July 29, 2008

The historical Guida house is back on the radar. The city is hosting a community meeting at 6 p.m. July 15 at the David Barksdale Senior Citizen Center to get input on the future of the long-vacant building. ...more

July 5, 2008

About 40 residents voiced fears about planned cuts to after-school and summer-school programs and staffing during a town hall meeting Thursday at the Westchase Recreation Center. ...more

July 2, 2008