In the future, the University of South Florida could be a high-priority tenant at Raymond James Stadium. ...more

February 16, 2008

The Lightning are finally going Hollywood. Movie and television producer Oren Koules and his partners with OK Hockey - believed to include as many as eight members - announced Wednesday they have entered into a definitive purchase agreement to buy the team from Detroit-based Palace Sports and Entertainment. The deal includes the team, the lease agreement for the St. Pete Times Forum and 5.5 acres of adjacent land. Although no price tag was part of the announcement, the deal is believed to be worth between $200 million and $210 million. The first purchase attempt by Absolute Hockey in August was believed to be worth $206 million. ...more

February 14, 2008

In a 2-1 vote, a panel of judges on Wednesday denied the appeal of an apartment complex that lost a $15.7 million judgment to a former resident who was shot three times in the head and survived. ...more

February 7, 2008

TAMPA - In a 2-1 vote, a panel of judges today denied the appeal of an apartment complex that lost a $15.7 million judgment to a former resident who was shot three times in the head and survived. ...more

February 6, 2008

SEBRING — Parents criticized Superintendent Wally Cox for his decision, for budgetary reasons, to delay filling the top position in the Exceptional Student Education Department. Parent Mike Altman told the school board and Cox Tuesday, "We've been waiting for a long time for a change; The kids deserve a change. "We are here as parents and professionals due to our concern regarding the decision that has been made not to fill the position of ESE coordinator at this time. We have been told the decision for not filling the position at this time is to help the budget." ...more

January 27, 2008

It's an undertaking city officials say has been well worth the wait. ...more

January 23, 2008

TEMPLE TERRACE - It's an undertaking city officials say has been well worth the wait. On Jan. 15, the Temple Terrace City Council unanimously approved a lease agreement with Verizon Wireless to fund and install a 150-foot cell tower on 1,305 square feet of city-owned property west of Fire Station No. 1 at 124 Bullard Parkway. ...more

January 22, 2008

The city council agreed Thursday to endorse several high-profile downtown projects by approving about $3 million in contracts. ...more

October 5, 2007

TAMPA - The city council agreed Thursday to endorse several high-profile downtown projects by approving about $3 million in contracts. ...more

October 4, 2007

TEMPLE TERRACE - The site of a future arts education center has been identified by Temple Terrace officials in their efforts to revitalize the city's downtown. ...more

October 3, 2007