Thanks to a winning grant proposal, Tampa will receive more than $1.6 million in federal stimulus money to begin the construction of Fire Station No. 22 on Cross Creek Boulevard this year. ...more

October 21, 2009

On Friday, turning on your lawn sprinklers will become a crime in Tampa under the toughest water restrictions in the state. ...more

March 29, 2009

On Friday, turning on your lawn sprinklers will become a crime in Tampa under the toughest water restrictions in the state. ...more

March 28, 2009

A nurse hired to provide round-the-clock care for a medically dependent 15-month-old left the child home alone while drinking and was arrested for having nearly four times the legal amount of alcohol in her blood, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. ...more

March 19, 2009

EVENTS SQUIGGY CLASSIC: The fifth annual Squiggy Classic Fitness Festival will continue through Sunday at Wilderness Park, 14302 Morris Bridge Road, Thonotosassa. Events include: trail runs, mountain bike races and road cycling. Entry fees vary. Call (813) 987-6211 or visit www.squiggy classic.org. ...more

March 14, 2009

BIKE MONTH: March is Florida Bike Month. There will be events throughout the month. For details, visit www.TampaBayCycle.com. ...more

March 7, 2009

Taxing Times Ahead What is wrong with this picture? Companies are down-sizing products. Cereal companies are making boxes taller, thinner - less content same price. Pretty soon Betty Crocker recipes will no longer be right as sizes of cans and ingredients to be used are not the same as called for. ...more

March 6, 2009

The Southwest Florida Water Management District will celebrate extensive renovations at Nature's Classroom with a rededication ceremony from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday. ...more

February 16, 2009

Another suspected member of the Valentine Bloods gang indicted on federal drug and gun charges has been arrested, authorities said. ...more

February 14, 2009

Another member of the Valentine Bloods gang indicted on federal drug and gun charges has been arrested, authorities said today. ...more

February 13, 2009