Organizers for the Plant City Christmas Parade have canceled the event this year, the first time in at least 25 years and perhaps since World War II. ...more

December 6, 2008

When Santa comes to town Friday, it looks like beads and candy may be a part of the festivities. Organizers of the Plant City Christmas Parade decided to allow distribution of goodies as long as they aren't thrown. City commissioners recently adopted a resolution prohibiting beads and candy, but the measure lacks enforcement powers. ...more

December 1, 2008

Two people broke open the door to a concession stand building at East Point Little League Park in Seffner and took boxes of candy and a Kodak digital camera from the safe, Hillsborough County deputies say. Deputies arrested 18-year-old Joshua Kidd and a 15-year-old Tampa boy at the boy's home Wednesday. ...more

November 20, 2008

This letter is to the brainless idiot who damaged my garage door in Sebring Hills on Halloween night. Halloween is for children and no little child could have caused the $290 worth of damage that was done to my property. ...more

November 20, 2008

Dear Abby: Please help me. I wasn't sure how to handle an uncomfortable situation last Halloween, and your answer will help me be better prepared this year. ...more

October 26, 2008

The Aripeka Elks Lodge 2520, 9135 Denton Ave., Hudson, held its annual Halloween party Thursday. The party, for people with disabilities, their families, friends and caretakers, featured dinner and a variety of activities for all. There were candy giveaway booths, clowns, face painting, games and door prizes. ...more

October 25, 2008

A man cut his girlfriend's throat this morning after she tried to break off her relationship with him, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

October 1, 2008

Come Tuesday, boaters will need cash to use the launching ramp at Anclote River Park. ...more

August 30, 2008

Come Tuesday boaters will need cash to use the boat launching ramp at Anclote River Park. ...more

August 30, 2008

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) -- Former President Clinton is honoring 43 schools for their anti-obesity efforts, including two in Tampa. ...more

August 6, 2008