Under a bill considered Friday by local state legislators, taxi drivers who ferry passengers around Tampa for the 2009 Super Bowl may face federal background checks but will be free of out-of-state competition. ...more

December 8, 2007

Lawmakers from unincorporated areas of Hillsborough County used some legislative sleight-of-hand Friday to advance a bill that would reduce the city of Tampa's power on two important local boards. ...more

December 8, 2007

Era un día especial para la Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA) en Plant City, porque ese lunes se inauguraba una nueva área para atender a los hijos de los trabajadores migratorios agrícolas de la zona. ...more

November 26, 2007

If a single attribute can describe the Hillsborough Legislative Delegation, it would be patience. The state lawmakers we've elected are an indefatigable bunch. ...more

November 26, 2007

RIVERVIEW - The evacuation order has been lifted for more than 300 residents, three schools and numerous businesses affected by this week's ammonia pipeline leak. ...more

November 14, 2007

RIVERVIEW – La orden de evacuación ha sido levantada para más de 300 residentes, tres escuelas y numerosos comercios afectados por la fuga de amoníaco de esta semana. ...more

November 14, 2007

The people who try to improve lives of older Floridians in long-term care launched a statewide series of town hall meetings Thursday on how to do that job better. ...more

November 9, 2007

The First Baptist Church of Brandon held its annual fall festival Oct. 31, Noah's Arkcade. ...more

November 7, 2007

It's good to be an incumbent. County Commissioner Brian Blair has raised more than $95,600 in his bid to retain his countywide seat. ...more

October 15, 2007

The plan was simple: pass a half-cent sales tax, and for 30 years Hillsborough County residents would reap the benefit. ...more

October 12, 2007