That swarm of insects that just flew by may want to eat your house. It's termite season, says Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson. "Now is the time to take protective action to avoid costly damage. This swarming season appears to be more active, perhaps because of last year's substantial rainfall." ...more

March 11, 2009

From humble beginnings to what Tampa city leaders hope will become the cultural center of the region, the downtown waterfront has played a significant role in shaping the city. Here's a look from June 1887, when the city was established to what is next. ...more

January 3, 2009

Tampa Bay Water filed a lawsuit today against three companies seeking compensation for cracks that have damaged the walls of the C.W. "Bill" Young Regional Reservoir in south Hillsborough County. ...more

December 10, 2008

Rescuers pulled four children alive Saturday from the rubble of a three-story Haitian school that collapsed on classrooms filled with students and teachers, killing at least 84 people. ...more

November 9, 2008