Their deaths had never been honored formally until Wednesday. Port Tampa Police Town Marshal Joseph Walker, who was killed Sept. 25, 1915, and West Tampa police Officer Juan Nales, who was killed July 18, 1920, were among those memorialized outside Tampa police headquarters during the annual ceremony that pays tribute to officers killed in the line of duty. ...more

May 7, 2009

Heavy water users could get soaked with a drought surcharge on their bills under a recommendation by regional regulators. ...more

April 25, 2009

The forum "Harness Your Nighttime Economy" is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 30 at the Don Vicente de Ybor Historic Inn in Ybor City. ...more

April 14, 2009

Strict new water restrictions are kicking in today across the Tampa Bay area. ...more

April 3, 2009

Starting Friday, tougher water restrictions from the Southwest Florida Water Management District take effect for residents in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties. The city of Tampa also is imposing its own new rules Friday. ...more

April 1, 2009

As expected, Hillsborough County commissioners this morning adopted the stricter lawn watering regulations passed Tuesday by regional water authorities, but did not imitate Tampa's actions in completely banning the use of lawn irrigation systems. ...more

April 1, 2009

Put away your pressure washers, cancel the school band's carwash and reset your sprinkler timers. ...more

April 1, 2009

BRANDON Unless the skies open up soon and often, lawn lovers with a penchant for pampering their yards might soon see their pride and investments dry up. ...more

April 1, 2009

As of Friday, the Tampa Bay area will have its toughest-ever water restrictions, courtesy of Tuesday's unanimous vote by the Southwest Florida Water Management District's governing board. ...more

March 31, 2009

Business prospects are in danger of drying up for local sod farmers and the companies that purchase, deliver and install the turf. ...more

March 31, 2009