Florida's roads were measurably safer in 2008. ...more

January 27, 2009

If given a choice, would Hillsborough County school employees choose layoffs and salary cuts to help close a multimillion-dollar deficit, or would they take a few days off without pay? ...more

January 17, 2009

The University of Florida Gators, fresh from their second national football championship in three years, have now solidified their dominance of the Sunshine State: They top the list of 110 specialty license plates available in 2008. ...more

January 12, 2009

For almost two days, the family of a 56-year-old woman who died after being rear-ended on Dale Mabry Highway late Wednesday was unaware of her death, officials said. ...more

January 3, 2009

For almost two days now, the family of a 56-year-old woman killed after being rear-ended on Dale Mabry Highway late Wednesday has been unaware of her death, troopers said. State law prohibits investigators from publicly identifying a person who has died until his or her family has been notified. Extraordinary circumstances, such as family living out of the country, have caused authorities to release victims' names in the media without notification but only after exhaustive efforts, law enforcement officials say. ...more

January 2, 2009

Northwest Elementary School helps needy students and their families every holiday season, just like many other schools in Pasco County. ...more

December 19, 2008

The state has issued new specialty plates for the Bucs and Rays. ...more

December 4, 2008

New Rays and Buccaneers specialty license plates are on sale today through some Hillsborough County tax collector's offices and will be available statewide by next week. ...more

December 4, 2008

Get ready to smile for the camera. Hillsborough County is about a week away from selecting a company to install automated cameras at 10 intersections to photograph drivers who run red lights. ...more

November 3, 2008

When: Today through Nov. 1 What to bring with you: A current and valid picture ID with a signature. Approved forms of picture ID are: a Florida driver's license; Florida identification card issued by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles; U.S. passport; employee badge or identification; buyers club identification; debit or credit card; or military, student, retirement center, neighborhood association or public assistance identification. ...more

October 20, 2008