A whopping 82 percent are optimistic about what the new year will bring for their families, according to the latest AP-GfK poll. That sunny outlook seems at odds with other findings. ...more

December 31, 2009

Members of Tampa's largest union overwhelmingly approved a proposed one-year contract with the city that includes no pay raises and no reduction in benefits. ...more

November 11, 2009

The city's largest union goes to the polls today to vote on a proposed one-year contract for city workers that includes no pay raises and no reduction in benefits. ...more

November 10, 2009

The GFWC Tampa Junior Woman's Club Ghostwalk Event on March 20 was a success with more than 75 people attending and $1,800 raised for the TIGER Scholarship. The scholarship - TIGER stands for The Individual Growth in Education Recipient - helps provide continuing education for Tampa Bay area students. It is awarded based on an applicant's high school grades, merit, financial situation and an essay. This year's scholarship applications are being reviewed, and winners will receive checks at a ceremony May 20 at the Woman's Club Clubhouse. For more on the Tampa Junior Woman's Club, go to www.gfwctampajuniors.com. ...more

April 22, 2009

Faced with a potential budget deficit of $100 million-plus - and growing - Hillsborough County officials confirmed Friday that they are considering cutting the county payroll by as many as 1,000 positions over the next two years. ...more

March 28, 2009

Faced with a potential budget deficit of $100 million-plus _ and growing _ Hillsborough County officials confirmed Friday they are considering cutting the county payroll by as many as 1,000 positions over the next two years. ...more

March 27, 2009

The GFWC Tampa Junior Woman's Club last week held its second annual Cigar City Ghostwalk on Friday to raise money for its TIGER scholarship. ...more

March 25, 2009

If the U.S. Postal Service has its way, people will be getting mail only five days a week. ...more

February 24, 2009

Despite rumors of the Lightning's financial situation sitting on shaky ground, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said Tampa Bay's ownership group is on solid footing. ...more

February 20, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - Teachers and other schools employees in Pasco County finally have a contract, but the union that represents them doesn't consider the results anything to brag about. ...more

February 4, 2009