Whether or not you are a Yankees' fan, it was hard not to be moved by the team's dedication of their 27th World Series title to George Steinbrenner, the team owner and Tampa resident. ...more

November 7, 2009

I'm not really sweating the year 2100. It ought to be an interesting enough year. By then, it's likely cars will be running on extract of kudzu, the Tampa Bay Rays regularly will be selling out their domed stadium in Ruskin, the Bucs will be completing a rebuilding season and Dick Greco will be contemplating another run for mayor. ...more

October 25, 2009

Hillsborough County deputies say they seized about 105 pounds of marijuana from a home Monday and arrested four Tampa residents on drug-related and other charges. ...more

April 14, 2009

Water restrictions from the Southwest Florida Water Management District take effect Friday in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties. Tampa also is imposing new rules Friday. ...more

April 2, 2009

Starting Friday, tougher water restrictions from the Southwest Florida Water Management District take effect for residents in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties. The city of Tampa also is imposing its own new rules Friday. ...more

April 1, 2009

BRANDON Unless the skies open up soon and often, lawn lovers with a penchant for pampering their yards might soon see their pride and investments dry up. ...more

April 1, 2009

Odds are good that the legislative lunacy passed by the state House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee last week won't make it into law. ...more

March 28, 2009

Lawn-loving Tampa residents fear there's heartbreak ahead when tough new watering restrictions take effect April 3. ...more

March 21, 2009

Does this affect property owners outside Tampa? No, although there are some properties outside the city hooked up to the city's water system. Look at your water bill or call the city's water department at (813) 274-8121 to find out if you are on the system. ...more

March 20, 2009

Dormant for several years, the New Tampa Republican Club has a new charter and officers. ...more

March 18, 2009