Residents in New Tampa soon will have a new fire station and firefighters in their neighborhood, courtesy of the federal government. ...more

October 8, 2009

A raccoon, a possum and a feral cat were trapped overnight in separate cages in the Lakeland neighborhood where a 74-year-old woman was attacked by a pack of raccoons. ...more

October 6, 2009

Thursday's volleyball match between the Academy of the Holy Names and Bayshore Christian had no bearing on either team's district record, but the visiting Faith Warriors treated it as if a trip to the postseason was on the line. ...more

September 25, 2009

Restoration has been completed on the Tarpon Springs. The city's sponge boat, which has become an attraction and photo opportunity at the Sponge Docks, is once again shipshape. ...more

September 18, 2009

Three teenagers were shocked last week when they received $47 tickets for riding on the wrong side of the road. ...more

September 5, 2009

Three teenagers had received numerous warnings. ...more

September 4, 2009

Trappers last night snared a Florida black bear in the backyard of a homeowner in Hernando County, officials said. Today, the bear is getting tagged and will take a ride somewhere to the north of where it was captured, where it will be released back into the wild. ...more

August 26, 2009

City Council last week approved the sale of beer and wine at a convenience store at Kirby Street and Florida Avenue, across from the Oaks at Riverview complex. ...more

August 26, 2009

About 30 people protested a tent city proposal for the homeless today in East Tampa, saying it would be inappropriate to let homeless live at the 12-acre site near Hillsborough Avenue and Harney Road. ...more

August 22, 2009

Officers with the Sebring Police Department will be out at Sebring Middle School Tuesday and Thursday for their Active Shooter Response Training. ...more

August 4, 2009