With the economy in turmoil and tax collections plummeting, Gov. Charlie Crist announced Wednesday that the state has dramatically downsized its plan to buy and restore the Everglades. ...more

April 2, 2009

Three decades ago, Burger King invited customers to "Have it your way." ...more

March 11, 2009

Three decades ago, Burger King invited customers to, "Have it your way." On Tuesday, the Miami-based corporation unveiled a new Whopper Bar restaurant concept at Universal CityWalk that gives diners the option to choose from 22 sandwich toppings. ...more

March 10, 2009

The city's Parks and Recreation Department has applied for a $200,000 state grant to improve Robles Park. ...more

December 10, 2008

Local officials throughout the state are holding their breath to find out how budget cuts might put the brakes on transportation projects. ...more

December 7, 2008

Whaley's Market, a thread in the fabric of South Tampa for 74 years, wasn't gone long. ...more

October 15, 2008

Upon approaching the newly christened Genesis Preparatory School football field on a Friday evening, much of the familiar sights and sounds generally associated with the high school game-night atmosphere are unmistakably absent. ...more

August 28, 2008

Hillsborough County will spend more than $50 million during the next three years on parks and recreation projects, including a controversial 24-field soccer complex. ...more

August 7, 2008

A new property tax-cutting plan offered Sunday by Senate leaders is simpler, would provide less relief to some taxpayers and includes a scaled-down version of the House's assessment cap for businesses, snowbirds and landlords. ...more

October 29, 2007

The 54-acre New Port Tampa Bay site, a key parcel in ongoing efforts to redevelop parts of South Tampa, is up for sale. ...more

October 26, 2007