An eclectic mix of history and architectural styles will be on display for V.M. Ybor's first annual home tour Sunday. ...more

October 21, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - A long-discussed skateboard park at the Land O' Lakes Recreation Complex on Collier Parkway has opened. ...more

March 29, 2009

A long-discussed skateboard park at the Land O' Lakes Recreation Complex on Collier Parkway will be open to the public starting at 3 p.m. today. The park, which can accommodate up to 15 skaters at a time, was designed with input from kids who know the difference between a grind rail, grind box and jump box, all of which are part of the $91,000 facility. ...more

March 27, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - A long-discussed skateboard park at the Land O' Lakes Recreation Complex on Collier Parkway will be open to the public starting at 3 p.m. today. ...more

March 27, 2009

The man found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of a motorcycle rider nicknamed "Uncle Ugly" was sentenced today to life in prison. ...more

July 30, 2008

John Michael Meek, known to friends by his motorcycle name, "Uncle Ugly," is dead but far from forgotten. ...more

July 11, 2008

TAMPA - A jury of six has begun deliberation to determine whether Harry Brian Taylor is guilty of running over and killing motorcyclist John Michael "Uncle Ugly" Meek. ...more

July 10, 2008

John Michael Meek, a 52-year-old motorcyclist known to friends as Uncle Ugly, was run down purposely and killed by a man driving a white work van, a prosecutor told a jury Wednesday morning. ...more

July 10, 2008

TAMPA - John Michael Meek, a 52-year-old motorcyclist known to friends as Uncle Ugly, purposely was run down and killed by a man driving a white work van, a prosecutor told a jury this morning. ...more

July 9, 2008

One of Ybor's newer art galleries is hosting a fundraiser for one of the older ones. ...more

October 17, 2007