Several workers in the city's risk management department filed a formal complaint against their boss Friday, accusing him of threatening and intimidating his employees. ...more

February 23, 2008

MacDill Air Force Base has long been a tremendous community asset and key component of the national defense, yet local leaders dare not take its presence for granted. ...more

February 17, 2008

A day after tornadoes in five states killed dozens of people, Hillsborough County students crouched in hallways, heads tucked to their knees, practicing what to do should a twister threaten here. ...more

February 7, 2008

Officials in two Florida school districts said they have found a way to limit the free agency of high school athletes who switch schools for more playing time, better coaches or championship teams. ...more

February 7, 2008

K-BAR RANCH - Mobley Homes might have to give up homesites in exchange for approval to build a shopping center and regional park at the former cattle ranch, Tampa officials say. ...more

February 6, 2008

TAMPA - Never mind what happens on the field between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants: Some officials attending the Super Bowl encourage Monday-morning quarterbacking behind the scenes. ...more

January 23, 2008

Councilman John Dingfelder has proposed a plan to entice developers - and require the city - to meet certain environmental standards on new buildings. ...more

January 10, 2008

Twenty University of South Florida players, including Mike Jenkins, Trae Williams, Tyller Roberts, Ryan Gilliam, Delbert Alvarado, Marc Dile and Carlton Williams, distributed toys to the children at DeSoto Elementary School as part of the state attorney's annual toy drive. ...more

December 20, 2007

The likelihood of Florida State playing in Tampa next season appears to be slim as interim athletic director Bill Proctor works on finalizing the Noles' 2008 schedule. FSU hasn't played a game in Tampa since a 31-3 victory against Arizona State in 1979. ...more

December 19, 2007

The Hillsborough County Hotel and Motel Association is studying prospects to expand or enhance the Tampa Convention Center, which faces keen competition from similar municipal facilities and new resort hotels with more meeting space than what Tampa can offer. ...more

December 14, 2007