The Tampa man who held the No. 2 slot on Hillsborough County's top 10 most wanted list is in custody after an anonymous tip, the sheriff's office said. ...more

January 5, 2010

The long, steady holiday build-up from just before Halloween has culminated in the gift-giving of Christmas. I hope everyone got (and gave) what they wanted, even as purse strings remain tight and the economic outlook is uncertain. ...more

January 1, 2010

New car buyers have an extra incentive to ink a deal before the stroke of midnight Thursday. ...more

December 30, 2009

George Forte intends to mark the bubble next to "no" if a penny sales tax turns up on the November ballot. ...more

December 23, 2009

In Monday's editorial section, Linda Farnes is quoted as saying: "Allow states to extend health care to every one of their citizens." All I get from this message is "Gimme, Gimme, Gimme." ...more

December 5, 2009

How ironic that Republicans, one of whom I first supported over 20 years ago, and one who pledged never to impose new taxes when he came seeking my assistance in running his first campaign several years ago, would be the leading proponents of a new tax that could siphon as much as $300 million per year from the residents of Hillsborough County. ...more

December 1, 2009

One of the questions central to next year's vote on an additional sales tax for transit and roads in Hillsborough County is what happens if the tax is rejected. What's plan B? ...more

November 21, 2009

Charlotte, N.C.'s mayor politely suggested Monday that the Tampa Bay area was behind its competition when it comes to the transportation networks necessary for job recruitment. ...more

November 3, 2009

After Hillsborough County's rail plans stalled 10 years ago, Charlotte, N.C., got the federal money that had been designated for Tampa's project. ...more

October 25, 2009

The owner of a South Tampa restaurant has been charged with failing to pay state taxes. ...more

September 23, 2009