In its 50 years, Egypt Lake Elementary has seen six principals, thousands of students, dozens of portable classrooms and a school expansion. Its early years offered no air conditioning, and cows and horses roamed farmland across Sligh Avenue where apartments stand today. ...more

May 31, 2008

At least five people drowned across Florida during the Memorial Day weekend, including two in the Tampa Bay area. In addition, the Longboat Key Police Department is investigating a possible drowning that occurred Saturday. There were also four people seriously injured in boating accidents statewide during the long holiday weekend. ...more

May 27, 2008

TAMPA - The state wildlife commission today identified the two teenage boys injured when their personal watercraft ran under a dock on Egypt Lake on Saturday as James and Benjamin Parker, both of Tampa. ...more

May 25, 2008

In its 50 years, Egypt Lake Elementary has seen six principals, thousands of students, dozens of portable classrooms and a school expansion. Its early years offered no air conditioning, and cows and horses roamed farmland across Sligh Avenue where apartments stand today. ...more

May 24, 2008

EGYPT LAKE Those who handle or own service dogs depend upon them heavily, especially for the dogs' eyesight. ...more

May 12, 2008

Sylvia Helms is taking the road less traveled. She used to head north on North Boulevard and make a right at Main Street to drop off and pick up her two daughters at Blake High School. But since North Boulevard was closed last month at Interstate 275, she has used the recommended detour and an alternative route she found, adding about 10 minutes to her commute from Riverview. ...more

May 10, 2008

Once upon a time, a Dade County educator thought it would be nice to introduce promising teenage science students to the world of medicine. ...more

May 2, 2008

For many pet owners, their furry companions are more than friends; they're family. ...more

February 20, 2008

For many pet owners, their furry companions are more than friends; they're family. ...more

February 20, 2008

County budget cuts and the demolition of Central Park Village have taken their toll on plans to replace the Robert W. Saunders Sr. Public Library. ...more

February 2, 2008