NEWARK, N.J. - Lightning rookie Steven Stamkos scored his 21st goal of the season Friday in New Jersey, tying the franchise rookie record for goals scored in a season set by Brad Richards in 2000-01. Stamkos needs one more in the final four games to break the team record. ...more

April 3, 2009

With the region's monster reservoir reduced to a puddle, the drought is hitting home, especially for the many who have collected watering citations. ...more

March 20, 2009

With the region's monster reservoir reduced to a puddle, the drought is hitting home, especially for many who have collected watering citations. ...more

March 19, 2009

Hillsborough County deputies searching Cory Cannon's home Wednesday in Valrico found 54 marijuana plants growing in a closet. ...more

November 13, 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

A late-morning thunderstorm couldn't dampen the spirits of a group of young swimmers last weekend. ...more

June 28, 2008

No need to change the timer on that irrigation system just yet. The Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board on Tuesday extended once-per-week watering restrictions through Sept. 30. ...more

June 25, 2008

My kindergartner has started to bring home homework. ...more

November 1, 2007