A crash has closed one lane of Interstate 275 on the Howard Frankland Bridge. ...more

August 28, 2008

A young manatee released into the Alafia River Aug. 13 is lucky to have survived her injuries, a Lowry Park Zoo veterinarian said. ...more

August 20, 2008

A young female manatee found entangled in rope, crab traps and a channel marker surely felt a weight lifted from her shoulders Wednesday morning when biologists released her back into the wild. ...more

August 14, 2008

Frannie, a young female manatee recuperating in the comfortable tanks of Lowry Park Zoo for the past two months, will be set free this morning in the Alafia River, if all goes according to plan. ...more

August 13, 2008

Traffic is backed up on northbound Interstate 275 in unincorporated Pinellas County because of a vehicle fire on the Howard Frankland Bridge, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. ...more

July 16, 2008

"When You Wish," by Kristen Harmel (Delacorte Press, $15.99) ...more

June 15, 2008

One of our favorite Sunday outings is going to breakfast. For some reason, sitting in a quaint little cafe or bistro, sipping on a good cup of coffee and leisurely eating our way through a bountiful plate of eggs cooked to perfection, slightly buttered toast, spicy sausage and creamy grits just does something for us. Perhaps there is an omelet to be had or a hearty dish of biscuits and sausage gravy. English muffins topped with scrambled eggs, avocado, bacon and queso served with a side of roasted potatoes? We're there. ...more

June 3, 2008

If you plan to drive to Central or North Florida if a hurricane threatens the Tampa Bay area, the Department of Transportation has a plan that may help you. Here's what you need to know about contra-flow: ...more

June 1, 2008

If you plan to drive to Central or North Florida if a hurricane threatens the Tampa Bay area, the Department of Transportation has a plan that may help you. Here's what you need to know about contra-flow: ...more

May 23, 2008

TAMPA - An accident involving a car and truck has traffic on the Howard Frankland Bridge crawling. ...more

May 21, 2008