Characters ranging from a bite-size bumblebee to a bruising Tampa Bay Buccaneer strutted their stuff Friday night at Howl'oween, a costume contest for dogs at Northdale Recreation Center. Other dog costumes included a princess, pumpkin, chocolate chip cookie, construction worker, caterpillar and skeleton. There also was a haunted trail for children and an adoption fair for dogs. Similar events are set for Nov. 1 at West Park Dog Park, 6402 Occident St. in Tampa, and Mango Dog Park, 11717 Clay Pit Road in Seffner. The West Park costume contest starts at 10 a.m., and the Seffner costume contest, at 4 p.m. ...more

October 25, 2008

Early voting continues on a record pace in Hillsborough County. ...more

October 24, 2008

Singer-actor Joey Fatone got his scare on with friends and family Thursday night at Busch Gardens' Howl-O-Scream. ...more

October 24, 2008

It may seem as if the World Series is the only game in town right now, but Super Bowl XLIII - to be played at Raymond James Stadium in February - is looming large just over the horizon. ...more

October 24, 2008

If you're looking for Halloween thrills on the cheap, Mike Witherow has your fix. ...more

October 24, 2008

Detroit-based S.A.F.E Management is recruiting 2,000 people locally to provide security at Tampa's Raymond James Stadium for Super Bowl XLIII in February. ...more

October 23, 2008

The public will get a chance to see their candidates during a forum today hosted by the Greater Hernando County Chamber Government Affairs Committee. ...more

October 23, 2008

There's enough scare in the air to fill the balance of the month - and one night beyond Halloween. ...more

October 22, 2008

For the second day in a row, voters across the Tampa Bay area are lining up outside polling stations in record numbers to cast ballots for the Nov. 4 election. ...more

October 21, 2008

If you're one of those people who hates crowds or standing in long lines, now is the time to take advantage of early voting. South Shore has two convenient locations for casting your vote before the polls become swamped on Nov. 4. ...more

October 17, 2008