NORTHDALE Frank Giordano had a vision when he became president of the Northdale Special Taxing District in 2005. ...more

January 30, 2008

Two teenagers used pellet guns to shoot pedestrians, vehicles and structures in the Fishhawk Ranch and Bloomingdale areas Wednesday before being tracked down by one of their victims, Hillsborough County deputies say. ...more

January 24, 2008

Country Going Down Hill I live in Spring Hill. Daily I go for walks on our residential streets. Daily I watch vehicles drive by me speeding. ...more

January 24, 2008

Two teenagers used a pellet gun to shoot at pedestrians, vehicles and structures in the Fishhawk Ranch and Bloomingdale areas Wednesday, Hillsborough County deputies say. ...more

January 24, 2008

It's 7:30 a. m., and all around me traffic is at a standstill. Intersections are blocked, lanes are clogged and horns can be heard from miles away. No, I'm not in New York City. I am sitting in front of a school crossing zone in Hillsborough County. ...more

January 23, 2008

TAMPA - Cities across the nation are dipping their toes into the surveillance pool, using electronic eyes at troublesome intersections and snapping incriminating photos of red-light runners. ...more

January 22, 2008

After spending two weeks on Indian Rocks Beach during the Christmas holidays and reading Mike Salinero's article "How Green Are We?" (Dec. 22) my answer would have to be "Not nearly green enough." I grew up in Pinellas County, but I live in Norway. ...more

January 22, 2008

SEBRING — Despite the sheriff's recommendation to restrict vehicular traffic on Eucalyptus Street to protect pedestrians, Sebring City Council has decided to keep limited access at its intersection with Sebring Parkway. Sheriff Susan Benton said because so many pedestrians cross Eucalyptus Street to access the government center and courthouse, she suggested the possibility of creating a cul-de-sac instead of connecting it to the Sebring Parkway. ...more

January 17, 2008

Other cities could become green with envy when they see Safety Harbor's landscaping efforts along Philippe Parkway. This week, William Baker, city engineer, told city commissioners it is time for Safety Harbor to be recognized for its green projects. ...more

January 12, 2008

Never look a gift horse in the mouth - especially when safe passage for pedestrians is at stake. ...more

January 12, 2008