Leaf blowers are effective at moving dry leaves and other debris, but they're noisy and generate polluting gases - unless they're electric and the electricity comes from a nuclear, wind or hydroelectric power plant. ...more

March 22, 2009

It brought a new meaning to the lyrics "Born to Run." When one gets swept up between high school cheerleaders and middle-age mothers whose teenage daughters are embarrassed that their moms are on national TV, there's only one thing to do. Run. ...more

February 2, 2009

Daily Fishing Report ...more

January 7, 2009

This is a partial list of crimes and service calls reported Nov. 30 through Dec. 6 to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Questions about a specific event should be directed to the sheriff's office at (813) 247-8200. 33548 Clear Lake Dr, Block 18200, residential burglary, Dec. 5, 7:49 a.m. ...more

December 8, 2008

Wii Fit may appear to be all fun and games, but your body will tell you differently. ...more

July 3, 2008

The developers of the Shops at Wiregrass say they're about 60 percent finished with the massive retail complex going up at the corner of State Road 56 and Bruce B. Downs Boulevard. ...more

February 24, 2008

WESLEY CHAPEL- The developers of the Shops at Wiregrass say they're about 60 percent finished with the massive retail complex now going up at the corner of State Road 56 and Bruce B. Downs Boulevard. ...more

February 23, 2008

I've never been able to roll my R's, but I do have a strong fondness for Mexican snack foods, especially tacos, tostadas and empanadas. ...more

December 26, 2007

November weather has been mild with light winds and sunny days through the middle of the month. ...more

November 28, 2007

HOLIDAY - She lay on the couch, wiped out after another chemo treatment, sucking on a cherry Popsicle to calm her churning stomach. ...more

October 20, 2007