A skyrocketing number of applications for concealed weapons licenses has hindered the state agency that screens people for the documents from, at times, suspending or revoking the permits in a timely manner, according to a state audit released this week. ...more

December 21, 2007

If you've made the drive from anywhere in New Tampa or eastern Hillsborough County to Tropicana Field, you probably concluded long ago that placing a baseball stadium in St. Pete, uh, stinks. That is, unless you give aesthetic points for the view of Ybor City while stopped cold on I-4, waiting for traffic to clear. ...more

November 13, 2007

A circuit judge has dismissed a temporary restraining order against a Tampa police officer, citing insufficient evidence, court records show. ...more

November 2, 2007

TAMPA - A circuit court judge has dismissed a temporary restraining order against a Tampa police officer, citing insufficient evidence, court records show. ...more

November 1, 2007

Standing before a circuit judge in May, Elalia Walker hoped she would be protected. ...more

October 25, 2007

A Lithia man has filed for a temporary restraining order against a Tampa police officer who the man says roughed up his 17-year-old son. ...more

October 11, 2007

The U.S. Supreme Court declined Monday to hear a challenge to Alabama's ban on the sale of sex toys, ending a nine-year legal battle and sending a warning to store owners to clean off their shelves. ...more

October 2, 2007

After an emotional hearing Monday, Elijah Dukes' estranged wife agreed to allow the Devil Rays outfielder to have unsupervised visits with his children. ...more

September 18, 2007

TAMPA - A week after Catherine Real said she had concerns that the Tampa Bay Devil Rays were trying to conceal a report that might include steroid use by Elijah Dukes, a team lawyer said there was no attempt to conceal. ...more

September 17, 2007