State environmental regulators may block a project that will revive the ecological health of the much-abused lower Hillsborough River. Their motives are admirable, but their objection doesn't make sense. ...more

October 22, 2009

Law enforcement officers and people from across the area this week will remember Tampa police Cpl. Mike Roberts, who was fatally shot Wednesday night in the line of duty. ...more

August 24, 2009

Investigators believe someone set a fire in a city storage building early this morning that caused at least $20,000 in damage. ...more

July 19, 2009

Firefighters say a fire they extinguished this morning at a vacant Sulphur Springs house was intentionally set. ...more

June 4, 2009

Five people – including four juveniles – were involved in a series of violent armed robberies Sunday in Sulphur Springs, police say. ...more

April 16, 2009

On Friday, turning on your lawn sprinklers will become a crime in Tampa under the toughest water restrictions in the state. ...more

March 29, 2009

On Friday, turning on your lawn sprinklers will become a crime in Tampa under the toughest water restrictions in the state. ...more

March 28, 2009

Taking Fido to the vet for routine shots can cost upward of $100. With more people out of work and struggling to pay for their own health care, getting required vaccines for the family dog or cat is becoming less of a priority. ...more

March 24, 2009

The state Board of Education on Tuesday approved rescue plans for three Hillsborough County schools that could shake up the faculty and staff if they fail to improve. ...more

March 18, 2009

The state Board of Education on Tuesday approved rescue plans for three Hillsborough County schools that could shake up the faculty and staff if they fail to improve. ...more

March 17, 2009