As winner of the local Take an NFL Player to School contest, student Justin Austin got to catch a ride to class Tuesday with Bucs wide receiver Michael Clayton. The two arrived at Oak Grove Middle School in Clearwater in a limo. Clayton used the visit to impress upon students the importance of good health. To drive his point home, he led the children in physical activities as part of the NFL's Play 60 campaign. ...more

December 9, 2009

The Florida Department of Transportation has yet another change for commuters wending through the ever-shifting maze of roadwork around Tampa International Airport. The agency says the latest alterations to the complex traffic patterns are among the final changes. ...more

December 9, 2009

Kids Community College FishHawk has been awarded accreditation by the National Accreditation Commission for early care and education programs. ...more

December 9, 2009

The Plant City Community Choir will perform its second annual Christmas concert 7 p.m. Dec. 17 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 402 W. English St. ...more

December 9, 2009

Auditions are scheduled for "Lil' Abner" at Stage West Community Playhouse at 7 p.m. Friday and 1 p.m. Saturday. ...more

December 9, 2009

Hillsborough County has kicked off its second annual Cell Phones for Soldiers drive. ...more

December 9, 2009

For those living, working or just hanging out in the Channel District, there's a discussion coming up that you might want to take part in. ...more

December 7, 2009

With President Barack Obama's recent announcement to deploy more troops to Afghanistan, Hillsborough County wants to remind local soldiers and their families about a grant that could ease their financial burdens. ...more

December 7, 2009

Esperanza Interfaith Center moved its religious services to the Miracles Now Center, 3281 Tampa Road, Palm Harbor. ...more

December 2, 2009

See how the Florida Botanical Gardens glow with more than 425,000 colorful LED lights decorating tropical plants, roses, fruits, herbs, hibiscus, bromeliads and more this holiday season. ...more

November 30, 2009