Angel Ocasio-Reyes would appear in public showing off a stunning array of medals: the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Navy Cross and at least 15 others, court records show. ...more

December 23, 2009

As police officers canvassed downtown streets Tuesday morning to remind pedestrians to stay safe, they almost found themselves with another accident to investigate. ...more

December 16, 2009

Metropolitan Ministries will begin distributing the fixings for a Thanksgiving dinner to the area's needy families Monday. ...more

November 21, 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

Local residents reeling from the housing crisis can get answers and help during a free town hall meeting Saturday. ...more

August 14, 2009

Nine Inch Nails and Jane's Addiction will perform May 9 at Ford Amphitheatre, 4802 U.S. 301 N. in Tampa. Street Sweeper, featuring Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine, and Boots Riley of The Coup, will open. Tickets, $19.91, $45, $65 and $99 plus service charges go on sale at 10 a.m. today. Prices for lawn tickets will increase from $19.91 to $25 at 10 p.m. March 27. Tickets are available at www.livenation.com or by calling 1-877-598-8698. ...more

March 19, 2009

With the slumping economy having left countless local families in a financial crisis, pro golfer Lee Janzen teamed up with Metropolitan Ministries and Feed the Children to help. ...more

March 17, 2009

Layoffs, foreclosures and tight-fisted credit are not the usual incentives for a business boom. But Seminole Heights is bursting with activity. At least seven businesses recently opened or under construction are taking hold along the neighborhood's major corridors: Nebraska, Florida and Hillsborough avenues. They are: Sangria's Spanish Tapas Bar & Restaurant, Ella's restaurant, Richy's Themes Sports Lounge, The Independent tavern, Tampa Street Market, D&D's Antiques & More and Reservations Gourmet to Go. ...more

February 11, 2009

A homeless man is accused of peeking through a window while two children undressed and then, as he was being chased by neighbors, grabbing and punching a teenage girl. ...more

January 9, 2009

A jury has acquitted Amos Mequel Busby of charges he grabbed a woman off a South Tampa street and beat and raped her for three hours, even though DNA testimony linked him to the woman. ...more

December 18, 2008