The Museum of Science & Industry will host its 14{+t}{+h} annual wine tasting event, Einstein on Wine, a fundraiser of food, music and a silent auction, on Feb. 21 at the museum. ...more

February 11, 2009

TripAdvisor.com is known for the terse descriptions of hotel accommodations generated by travelers' ratings that range from "The hotel room was clean and pest free" to "The worst hotel on the planet." ...more

February 10, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - Elementary school students accustomed to pizza in the cafeteria every Friday need to adjust their culinary expectations. ...more

February 9, 2009

Local NAACP leaders strive to find new ways to make the organization relevant for young people today. ...more

February 8, 2009

SHERIFF'S OFFICE This is a partial list of crimes and service calls reported Jan. 29-Feb. 4 to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Questions about a specific event should be directed to the sheriff's office at (813) 247-8200. 33559 Bearss Ave E, Block 2800, drug law violation, Feb. 3, 6:01 p.m. Bearss Ave E/Livingston Ave, theft, Jan. 30, 5:47 p.m. ...more

February 6, 2009

Christ Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 304 Druid Hills Road, will celebrate its 25th anniversary with events this weekend. ...more

February 4, 2009

FAIRS & FESTS Florida State Fair: shows, music, rides, food and shopping for 12 consecutive days. New entertainment includes the Live Shark Encounter Show, La Plaza Hispanic Village Cultural Expo, Florida Ranch Rodeo and Jack Russell terrier races; today through Feb. 16; $10 adults, $6 children; (813) 621-7821 or www.florida ...more

February 1, 2009

SUPER BOWL BREAKFAST: features Tony Dungy, Derrick Brooks and other NFL greats, and includes presentation of the Bart Starr Award; 8 a.m. Saturday; $20; Sun Dome, University of South Florida, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; (813) 287-8844 ...more

January 31, 2009

A woman is accused of leaving her 6-month-old unattended in a running truck while getting Mexican fast food, deputies said. ...more

January 24, 2009

SHERIFF'S OFFICE This is a partial list of crimes and service calls reported Jan. 15-21 to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Questions about a specific event should be directed to the sheriff's office at (813) 247-8200. 33559 Amanda Park Dr/Melissa Country Way, illegal dumping, Jan. 17, 4:09 p.m. Beautiful Ct/Chase Jackson Br, illegal dumping, Jan. 16, 9:15 a.m. ...more

January 23, 2009