For a few moments this morning, Veterans Memorial Park will be transformed into a battlefield. ...more

November 11, 2007

Get tips on "going green" and cutting costs on projects during "Florida's Largest Fall Home Show" this weekend at The Florida State Fairgrounds. You can also learn how to spend a bundle among more than 900 exhibits in the fairgrounds' Expo Hall. ...more

November 3, 2007

FAIRS & FESTS Today-Sunday Top of the Bay Oktoberfest; German food, drink, music and dancing, car shows, carnival midway, log sawing and keg hurling contests and more; 5-11 p.m today, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, noon to 7 p.m. Sunday; $5 adults, free for children under 12 accompanied by adult (midway wristbands available); Tampa Bay Downs, 11225 Race Track Road, Oldsmar; (813) 855-4233 ...more

October 24, 2007

It's no news to local motorists that Hillsborough County's traffic is among the worst in the nation. ...more

October 17, 2007

TAMPA - When Reginald Cotton was pulled over for having too much windshield tinting on his car, he fled, leaving behind his two infants and a pill bottle filled with crack, deputies say. ...more

October 7, 2007

FAIRS & FESTS Today-Sunday Founders Day; festival pays homage to the city's history with activities inculding boat tours, arts and crafts, live music, rock climbing, carnival, food and more; 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; $2 donation; downtown New Port Richey; (727) 842-8066 ...more

September 26, 2007

FAIRS & FESTS Today-Sunday Independents' Film Festival hosts three screenings of award-winning movies submitted to The Education Channel; 'Best of the Fest,' 8 p.m. Friday, $8, at Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., Tampa; Junior Filmmakers Showcase (featuring work from middle and high school students), noon Saturday, free, Channelside Cinemas, 601 Channelside Drive, Tampa; and Best Feature Film winner 'Last Stop for Paul,' 2 p.m. Sunday, $7.50, Channelside Cinemas; (813) 254-2253 ...more

September 14, 2007

I recently moved here and live in south Hillsborough County. When I bought my home, a sprinkler system was included that had a rain sensor. As we all know, we are under a water shortage and must conserve water; the residents are only allowed to water their lawns once a week on a particular day and time, depending on their address. ...more

September 4, 2007