Hoping to increase Tampa's share of federal stimulus funding for infrastructure upgrades and other needs, city officials are considering hiring a Washington lobbyist. ...more

November 11, 2009

Two years after abandoning plans to install red light cameras across the city, Tampa officials are taking another look at the controversial traffic control devices. ...more

October 29, 2009

Two weeks ago, hundreds of firefighters packed Tampa City Council chambers in what turned out to be a successful effort to persuade council members to side with them in a bitter pay dispute with the mayor. ...more

September 4, 2008

Two weeks ago, hundreds of firefighters packed City Council chambers in what turned out to be a successful effort to persuade council members to side with them in a bitter pay dispute with the mayor. ...more

September 3, 2008

The city union that represents more than 2,000 employees is asking to expand the number of workers given take-home vehicles. ...more

August 30, 2008

Tropical Storm Fay's winds and rain largely missed the Tampa Bay area, but that doesn't mean their effect wasn't felt by taxpayers. ...more

August 20, 2008

Last year, city officials estimated they could save about $1.3 million by turning janitorial and security work over to the private sector. ...more

June 20, 2008

A power struggle has erupted between the city council and Mayor Pam Iorio's administration over who calls the shots. ...more

November 6, 2007

In June, Mayor Pam Iorio stood in front of a crowded conference room and announced she had no choice but to lay off about 120 employees. ...more

October 8, 2007

TAMPA - In June, Mayor Pam Iorio stood in front of a crowded conference room and announced she had no choice but to lay off about 120 employees. ...more

October 7, 2007