The attorney for two bikini bars in Hillsborough County has asked a federal appeals court to rehear arguments that a county law restricting such businesses is unconstitutional. ...more

October 10, 2008

Hillsborough County soon will begin enforcing its strict ordinances governing adult businesses now that a federal appeals court has ruled the restrictions are constitutional. ...more

September 19, 2008

The Pleasure Palace is a place where "sexy is the dress code" and "where the world comes to play," according to its Web site. ...more

August 7, 2008

TAMPA - The Pleasure Palace is a place where "sexy is the dress code" and "where the world comes to play," according to its Web site. ...more

August 6, 2008

The attorney for a woman who claims her arm was broken while in Orient Road Jail last year says maintaining order in detention facilities is critical but with the state's power to use force comes a responsibility to show restraint. ...more

February 21, 2008

TAMPA - The attorney for a woman who claims her arm was broken while in Orient Road Jail last year has provided The Tampa Tribune the notice of intent to sue sent to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. ...more

February 21, 2008

Christopher Holder said he was just rapping, but now he's got a rap sheet. ...more

February 7, 2008

BROOKSVILLE Christopher Holder said he was just rapping, but now he's got a rap sheet. The Hernando County teenager acknowledged he repeated a sexual expletive several times near a woman and her children prior to his misdemeanor arrest Sunday, deputies say. He told them he merely was parroting a rap song. ...more

February 6, 2008

In some cases, the third time is the charm. For the owner of a Hillsborough Avenue gas station and convenience store, it was the fifth or maybe the sixth or seventh time. ...more

January 23, 2008

Now that 2007 is in the rearview mirror, it is time to look ahead to what is likely to happen in the new year. Here are some events expected to unfold in 2008: ...more

January 5, 2008