Community leader and banker Bob Tanner died Dec. 15 after collapsing at home. He was 62. ...more

December 23, 2009

Hillsborough County Democratic Party Chair Pat Kemp has announced she'll enter the race for the West Tampa state House seat being vacated by Rep. Mike Scionti. ...more

December 22, 2009

So you think you've had a busy few days? Consider Jacqui Urbuteit's schedule since last Thursday: ...more

December 22, 2009

Venus is an isolated community known for its flooding during the summer, independent people and - most recently - for turning back the Eagle National Training Center's attempt to become a neighbor. ...more

December 20, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - Six students at Pine View Elementary School in Land O' Lakes were bitten by ticks this month, according to the Pasco County school district. Assistant Superintendent David Scanga thought the children might have picked up the ticks on the playground, so after the school discovered the problem, the campus was sprayed to get rid of the parasites. ...more

December 17, 2009

Bob Tanner, a longtime banker and community leader, died early Tuesday. Tanner collapsed at home and was rushed to the hospital. His age and cause of death were not available. ...more

December 16, 2009

University of Florida coach Urban Meyer says chest pains caused him to go to the hospital after Saturday's loss in the SEC championship game. ...more

December 8, 2009

A rainy-season ban of nitrogen-based fertilizers would curtail a major water polluter and spare Hillsborough County millions of dollars in cleanup costs. ...more

December 8, 2009

On a day more fitting for ducks than humans, 62 spirited runners competed in Saturday morning's inaugural Gator Gallop 5K and one-mile Fun Run at Highlands Hammock State Park. ...more

December 7, 2009

December is a busy month for many of us - but this holiday season may be the perfect time for a landscape makeover. ...more

December 6, 2009