Williams Park pool is closed indefinitely. But city parks and recreation officials are reviewing long-range options to reopen it. ...more

August 5, 2009

A Gibsonton man escaped injury after his boat caught fire and sank in Tampa Bay this afternoon. The 38-foot recreational boat eventually sank and is considered a complete loss, authorities said. ...more

July 6, 2009

Two men were rescued from a sinking boat about 7:30 this morning, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

May 19, 2009

GO FISHING is a look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Bill Miller. ...more

February 22, 2009

Upgrades at Hillsborough County's Williams Park Boat Ramp move to the next phase Feb. 23 with the repaving of the park's driveways and parking areas, according to a release from the Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department. ...more

February 16, 2009

Robert Kirkland couldn't fish on his favorite pier for nearly two months. ...more

February 4, 2009

There's more to boating than simply turning on the motor and taking off over the water. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 74 of Brandon can help you learn the ropes. ...more

February 4, 2009

A new wheelchair-accessible fishing pier is about to reopen at Williams Park. ...more

February 1, 2009

EVENTS CHEF ROAST: Chef Tom Pritchard's legendary contributions to the culinary and charitable communities will be recognized with a reception, wine dinner and roast at The Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N., St. Petersburg, 6:30 to 10 p.m. Jan. 12. Proceeds benefit the Abilities Foundation and will fund its Disabled Veterans Job Placement Program. Cost is $100 a person; $1,250 per corporate table. For reservations and information, call (727) 538-7370, ext. 345, or go to www.abilitiesfoundation.com. ...more

January 4, 2009

ST. PETERSBURG --- No downtown streets will be closed tonight for Gov. Charlie Crist's nuptials, police say. The wedding begins at 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, which is at Third Street North and Second Avenue across from Williams Park. ...more

December 12, 2008