Most people know eBay Inc. for its online marketplace, where deals abound on everything from gadgets to antique furniture. But soon, eBay's biggest business will likely be PayPal, the online payments service that has been growing steadily even as the economy has stumbled. ...more

November 8, 2009

At least three of five school board members agree board policy concerning anonymous tips about district employees needs to change. ...more

October 26, 2009

Jennifer Johnson had about a minute to talk before her cell phone lost its connection with a 911 operator in Plant City. ...more

April 2, 2009

Jennifer Johnson had about a minute to talk before a 911 operator in Plant City lost a connection with her. "Ma'am, I'm in a trunk right now," the 31-year-old Tampa mother yelled on a copy of the call released today. "They got me in the trunk. … I don't know where I'm at." No officers were dispatched to find her, according to a report contained in the 700 pages of discovery material released with the call today. ...more

April 1, 2009

A man making pizza deliveries smashed through a fence Monday night, but failed to stop and report the damage, a report states. ...more

March 31, 2009

Police briefs. ...more

March 31, 2009

On a not-too busy street corner in downtown Tampa on Monday morning was a sign of the times. ...more

February 17, 2009

On a not-too busy street corner in downtown Tampa this morning was a sign of the times. Aleksei Feliz, 43, who said he is from the Sarasota-Bradenton area, stood at the corner of Ashley Drive and Kennedy Boulevard, holding up a large poster board with the heading, "Unemployed." ...more

February 16, 2009

Whether you're traveling on the road or in the friendly skies, Alison Rhodes, also known as "The Safety Mom," shares these tips for keeping your children safe in a plane, train, automobile or hotel room. ...more

December 12, 2008

LOST PET PRECAUTIONS •Make sure your dog or cat is wearing a well-fitting collar and ID tag with your name, address and telephone number. Consider additional information such as a cell phone number or e-mail address. ...more

November 23, 2008