The Florida Senate wants to slow down what it sees as rampant abuse of prescription drugs. ...more

April 24, 2009

With the clock ticking down on the start of the second annual Wesley Chapel Celebration of Fine Arts, organizers are still looking for participants and sponsors to round out the event. ...more

April 1, 2009

Is the love affair outsiders have with Florida losing its zest? A drop in driver's license applications from out-of-state residents certainly suggests they've cooled to the Sunshine State's charms. The number of applications from outsiders has tumbled 30 percent during the past five years, dropping from more than 585,000 in 2003 to about 410,000 in 2008, according to an analysis by The Associated Press. ...more

February 20, 2009

Is the love affair outsiders have with Florida losing its zest? ...more

February 19, 2009

A Pinellas County telemarketer pleaded guilty today to tax evasion, admitting he failed to pay more than $136,000 in federal taxes in 2004. ...more

January 28, 2009

It's a night to protect the plants and bring pets indoors. Freezing temperatures will grip West Central Florida tonight with eastern Hillsborough and Polk facing the potential of more than three hours below freezing. ...more

January 20, 2009

A Lutz man was among the winners in Florida's first Powerball lottery drawing on Wednesday. ...more

January 8, 2009

Gov. Rod Blagojevich gave his first formal statement Friday — the most substantial comments made by the embattled politician since his arrest last week on federal corruption charges. ...more

December 19, 2008

Ten states are responsible for the bulk of illegal guns that are shipped across state lines for use in crimes, according to a report released Friday by a national coalition of mayors. ...more

December 5, 2008

Holiday gifts come in all shapes and sizes. Some are even alive. But Florida has specific requirements for purchasing animals that retailers must follow, and many consumers may not be aware of them. ...more

December 1, 2008