The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Jimena has formed in the Pacific south of Mexico. ...more

August 29, 2009

Expect the sight and odor of smoke today as the Division of Forestry burns about 200 acres in the Croom Forest. ...more

June 2, 2009

Hurricane season starts today, yet a new poll reveals that many residents of Florida and other coastal states aren't ready. According to the findings from Mason-Dixon Polling and Research: ...more

June 1, 2009

A suspected drunk driver crashed into a parked patrol car early Friday morning. ...more

March 28, 2009

A suspected drunk driver crashed into a parked patrol car early Friday morning. ...more

March 27, 2009

Universal Orlando this week is opening Burger King's first Whopper Bar along with a Moe's Southwest Grill and Panda Express this week on Universal's CityWalk. ...more

March 9, 2009

It may come as no surprise, but bankruptcies surged in Central Florida last year, especially among businesses. ...more

March 6, 2009

A man nicknamed "Bear" pulled a semi-automatic handgun from the waistband of his pants Monday afternoon, pointed it at someone's head and fired a shot, barely missing, Hillsborough County deputies say. ...more

March 4, 2009

As of Friday, Aloha Utilities is the property of the Florida Governmental Utility Authority. ...more

February 28, 2009

They started off with 10. Now there are nine. County commissioners earlier this week whittled down the projects they hope will qualify for federal funding under President Barack Obama's $787 billion economic stimulus plan. ...more

February 27, 2009