The number of people and businesses in Tampa Bay area seeking bankruptcy protection - from creditors, the recession and the housing crisis - has soared nearly 50 percent, figures released Wednesday show. ...more

November 26, 2009

A nearly five percent decline is reported, with 17,012 Tampa households receiving notices. ...more

October 28, 2009

Former Plant City resident John R. Pope is poised to be elected president of Ducks Unlimited when the volunteer-based conservation organization holds its national convention in Denver in May. ...more

February 25, 2009

University of South Florida secondary coach Troy Douglas resigned from USF today to take a similar position at the University of North Carolina. ...more

February 18, 2009

Citrus growers and vegetable growers appeared Thursday to have weathered the statewide freeze better than expected, but tomato growers took a hit as temperatures stayed below freezing long enough to cause damage to some of those crops. ...more

February 5, 2009

Millions of homeowners across the nation have been sued by lenders who seek foreclosure. ...more

January 24, 2009

A bus purchased by the Pinellas County Jail is equipped with computers capable of video conferencing between inmates and family and friends. ...more

December 26, 2008

Video visitation for inmates at the Pinellas County Jail is nothing new. What is new, though, is how this service will be provided in the next few weeks. In addition to the 52 booths set up for visits near the jail on 49th Street, the Sheriff's Office has purchased an old bus from the Jacksonville area. The vehicle is equipped with 5 laptop computers capable of video conferencing between the jail and family and friends who can now see and hear them from a remote location. ...more

December 19, 2008

Freight trains serving the Bay area were operating normally Thursday, but Amtrak passenger trains remained canceled for the third consecutive day because of Tropical Storm Fay. ...more

August 22, 2008

Having the Atlantic Coast Conference football championship at Raymond James Stadium every year is too big an economic plum to let slip away, Tampa Sports Authority members said Tuesday. ...more

February 20, 2008