TAMPA -- Hoping to find ways of saving the bridge and spread word of their cause, Tampa Bay's Friends of the Friendship Trail & Bridge will meet Thursday. "We will review the past, present and future of the bridge," said community activist Neil Cosentino. "Little people can do big things." ...more

December 17, 2008

Water regulators Tuesday loosened restrictions on replacing lawns, allowing people to water grass plugs or new sod daily for the first 15 days and three days a week for the following 15. ...more

December 17, 2008

A young dolphin stranded on Siesta Key this morning has been taken to the Mote Marine Laboratory for testing. ...more

December 16, 2008

TAMPA -- Water regulators today loosened restrictions on replacing lawns, allowing people to water grass plugs or new sod daily for the first 15 days and three days a week for the following 15. The decision by the Southwest Florida Water Management District's governing board relaxes a restriction imposed in October that banned residents in Pasco, Hillsborough and Pinellas counties from replacing their lawns. ...more

December 16, 2008

It looks like a smooth road ahead for anticipated transportation projects in Hernando County. ...more

December 15, 2008

State Farm Insurance is asking regulators for permission to raise homeowner rates an average of 67 percent statewide, up from its original request of 47 percent. ...more

December 12, 2008

TAMPA State Farm Insurance is now asking regulators for permission to raise homeowner rates an average of 67 percent statewide, up from its original request of 47 percent. The original request was rejected in August by Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty. The new request comes amid State Farm's appeal before Administrative Law Judge Daniel Manry, who is expected to issue a ruling this month. ...more

December 11, 2008

The Tampa Bay area's mainstay visitors industry, which accounts for more than 132,000 jobs in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, remains in a state of uncertainty as visitors numbers continue to decline. ...more

December 11, 2008

new season has come, the Tampa Bay Rays made it to the World Series, a historic election took place and cooler weather has come to Bay area residents. And, according to officials with Rottlund Homes of Florida, the cooler weather also has brought new home-buying opportunities to those seeking to live in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. ...more

December 7, 2008

The holidays are the traditional time of giving to charities for most families. Unfortunately, with layoffs, price increases and ever tightening wallets, many of those who once gave now find themselves in need of some assistance. From local toy drives to food banks and beyond, the message has been sent and it's clear - the need this year is greater than it's been in an extremely long time. ...more

December 3, 2008