House Republicans unanimously chose Rep. Larry Cretul as their new leader, setting the stage for him to replace Ray Sansom as House Speaker next month. ...more

February 2, 2009

New county Commissioner Kevin Beckner wants to hear from his constituents directly. ...more

January 28, 2009

Newly elected Hillsborough County Commissioner Kevin Beckner, who represents countywide Dist. 6, will hold a public meeting Saturday to meet with voters and discuss their concerns. ...more

January 14, 2009

The price of gas could continue to slide, but not by much. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) announced Wednesday in Algeria it would cut crude oil production by more than 2 million barrels per day. ...more

December 18, 2008

A man approached two elementary school-age boys near their bus stop last Friday afternoon claiming to be a police officer, according to a Pasco sheriff's office report. Authorities know of no officers in the area at the time. When the boys, 6 and 8, arrived at Richey Elementary School they reported the incident to school officials. ...more

December 15, 2008

Tyler Smith will not only go to Super Bowl XLIII, he will also get to meet players and write a story. The 10-year-old Claywell Elementary student was selected last Friday to write a story on the big event for the Weekly Reader. ...more

December 11, 2008

The Plant City Christmas Parade Committee voted today to reschedule the 2008 parade for Dec. 19. After discussing insurance concerns and the feasibility of staging a reduced but viable parade, the committee agreed to take all steps necessary to put it on. ...more

December 10, 2008

The sophomore doesn't mind becoming the backup once again if Aaron Murray is healthy enough to play in Friday's high school football state semifinal game. ...more

December 10, 2008

The Tampa Catholic girls basketball team has played third fiddle to St. Pete Catholic and Academy of the Holy Names the past several years. Crusaders coach Nancy Kroll is hoping to change that. ...more

December 9, 2008

The Tampa Catholic girls basketball team has played third fiddle to St. Pete Catholic and Academy of the Holy Names the past several years. Crusaders coach Nancy Kroll is hoping to change that. ...more

December 8, 2008