Authorities recovered a sport utility vehicle from Old Tampa Bay on Monday that belonged to a man whose body was found in the Bay last month. ...more

October 7, 2008

New fish kills were reported in Old Tampa Bay Thursday, widening the death zone miles beyond the original kill reported at Courtney Campbell Parkway over the weekend. ...more

August 1, 2008

Dead fish lay scattered along Ben T. Davis Beach today as the Fish and Wildlife Commission conducted tests on water samples and fish. ...more

July 31, 2008

Wildlife scientists are trying to figure out what caused a fish kill that had motorists holding their noses as they drove across the Courtney Campbell Parkway in recent days. ...more

July 29, 2008

The woman whose car careened off the Courtney Campbell Parkway and plunged into Old Tampa Bay on Wednesday night remains in critical condition this morning at Tampa General Hospital, a hospital spokeswoman said. At about 6 p.m., Margaret DeMarco, 56, was traveling eastbound on the parkway when her car hit a small puddle of water and hydroplaned, witnesses told Clearwater police. DeMarco lost control of her vehicle, hit a guard rail then continued into the water, witnesses said. ...more

July 24, 2008

COURIER CITY/OSCAWANA - Nick Awad said he can take any challenge and make it work. ...more

July 23, 2008

Farrukh Quraishi was understandably miffed. This space had just suggested Quraishi's former walk of life, professional soccer, was about as much of a thrill to watch as being stuck at a train crossing meets pulling weeds. ...more

July 12, 2008

ITALIAN ALBERTO'S ITALIAN GRILLE AND BAR, 3970 Tampa Road, Oldsmar; (813) 814-2272. This strip plaza restaurant offers a fine twist on traditional Southern Italian fare. From bruschetta to pasta dishes made with spicy pink sauce, the menu features lots of creative dishes. Meat lovers will enjoy the Filet Alberto and the ossobuco. Other standouts include Penne Puttanesca, a salty pasta with olives, capers and anchovies, and Shrimp Richelle. ($) ...more

July 11, 2008

TAMPA - Additional searches spurred by the discovery of a human skull in Tampa Bay continued through Saturday evening with no clear answers. ...more

June 29, 2008

The city has postponed a mail-in referendum to determine whether waterfront homeowners are willing to pay a special tax for dredging the canals in their backyards. ...more

June 28, 2008