The McDonald's Tampa Hoops Classic is bringing in some of the nation's top players for a 16-team, four-day event. ...more

December 22, 2008

The legislative committee considering impeachment of Gov. Rod Blagojevich could be at the beginning of its work or nearing the end, depending on the wishes of federal prosecutors. ...more

December 22, 2008

For County Commissioner John Druzbick, it's all about the budget. Although commissioners put the fiscal year 2009 budget to bed in October, work is about to start in earnest on next year's finances. ...more

December 12, 2008

The Plant City Christmas Parade Committee voted today to reschedule the 2008 parade for Dec. 19. After discussing insurance concerns and the feasibility of staging a reduced but viable parade, the committee agreed to take all steps necessary to put it on. ...more

December 10, 2008

Don't create a school calendar for 2009-10 just yet. ...more

November 19, 2008

First, the $700 billion rescue for the economy was about buying devalued mortgage-backed securities from tottering banks to unclog frozen credit markets. ...more

October 26, 2008

Ecotourism, Port of Manatee growth, access to Interstate 75 and the redevelopment of Old Sun City are all opportunities the South Side community can seize on as they plan for the area's future, activists say. ...more

October 22, 2008

There isn't anything more frightening to a family than to have a loved one suddenly gone missing. ...more

October 3, 2008

A Hillsborough County official, a Florida Department of Transportation planner and a retired state lawmaker are among 28 applicants for the top job at the region's transportation authority. ...more

September 25, 2008

The overture to what could be a hot issue for months to come made its debut Aug. 27, when the city council voted to establish a committee to review the city charter and make amendment recommendations. ...more

September 10, 2008