It may have looked like a crash landing, but it was just another touchdown for veteran balloonist Bob Carlton. ...more

September 18, 2008

A hot-air balloon is stuck in a tree this morning in the 2400 block of North Gordon Street, but the pilot is fine, Plant City police Capt. Darrell Wilson said. ...more

September 17, 2008

Here are some of the proposed requirements: Landscaping: Parking lots with more than 7,500 square feet would be required to add trees and shrubbery along perimeters. Parking lots with less square footage than that would not have to add landscaping but would be required to install a 3-foot-high fence. ...more

September 17, 2008

Recently there was a letter to the editor about the condition of the property abutting Tomoka Heights that is owned by the Florida Hospital and the condition of the property. Yes, we always hear about the negative things but rarely do we hear about the positive ones. ...more

August 21, 2008

At 2:45 p.m. today, the wind chimes on front porches are signaling what might be Tropical Storm Fay finally reaching Central Tampa. ...more

August 19, 2008

As Tropical Storm Fay ambled onto shore near Naples, Bill Knab and his wife watched and listened. When Hurricane Wilma hit the area in 2005, they estimate their home suffered more than $100,000 damage. The Knabs say that compared to Wilma, this storm was a "nonevent." Still the Naples residents did see some minor street flooding. ...more

August 19, 2008

As tropical systems pass through the Tampa Bay area, TBO wants to help you share your stories and connect with the community. ...more

August 18, 2008

O.A.R. performs Sept. 30 at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen-Booth Road in Clearwater. Between the Trees will open. Tickets, $30, go on sale at 10 a.m. today at the box office. Call (7270 791-7400. Tickets also go on sale at Ticketmaster outlets, which will add service charges. Call (813) 287-8844. If available, tickets at the door will be $32. ...more

July 25, 2008

Two Sarasota men died when their car lost control and tumbled through a Manatee County parking lot, striking four other vehicles early Sunday. ...more

July 13, 2008

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue will be checking trees at fire stations to make sure they're stable after one tipped over and smashed into two trucks. ...more

July 7, 2008