Three people were arrested during an undercover operation today focusing on unlicensed contractors accused of distributing fliers citywide, police said. ...more

September 30, 2008

A carpooling initiative is taking off at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center's Patel Conservatory in response to gas prices and environmental concerns. Spearheaded by Gina d'Angelo, a parent of two children attending courses at the conservatory, the carpooling program started with fall courses Aug. 25. ...more

September 24, 2008

The Hillsborough County mayor question won't be on the Nov. 4 ballot. On Friday, a three-judge panel upheld a circuit judge's earlier ruling to keep it off. ...more

September 13, 2008

In another defeat for pro-county mayor advocates, a three-judge panel has upheld a ruling from a lower court to keep a referendum on the issue off the ballot in November. ...more

September 12, 2008

The Sept. 2 Tribune editorial, "If You Want To Vote, You Have To Register," asserts that ex-felons who have completed their sentences and want to vote must take the initiative to register and that government should make it easy to register, but it shouldn't have to lead people by the hand. ...more

September 7, 2008

A proposal aimed at effectively banning gays and lesbians from becoming foster or adoptive parents was cleared Monday to appear on this fall's ballot in Arkansas. ...more

August 26, 2008

Facing the strongest winds of the Olympic sailing competition, Clearwater's Zach Riley captured the silver medal in Finn class Sunday in Qingdao, China. ...more

August 17, 2008

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) -- Former President Clinton is honoring 43 schools for their anti-obesity efforts, including two in Tampa. ...more

August 6, 2008

The All People's Life Center has received the Karen Jacobs Outstanding Accessible Places for People Award from the Hillsborough County Alliance for Citizens With Disabilities. ...more

July 28, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - Pasco County residents will get their first chance this week to speak up about the school district's 2008-09 proposed budget and tax levy. ...more

July 27, 2008