A city of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department employee stole a riding lawn mower from his employer, Tampa police say. ...more

February 27, 2009

Mayor Joe Affronti considers the Hillsborough River one of the city's greatest assets. ...more

February 25, 2009

At a time when public service is under scrutiny like never before, as government at all levels struggles with the nation's economic crisis, you can review the hired help on your own. ...more

February 23, 2009

The water management district will let utilities tap additional sources of water as a stubborn lack of rain continues to strain supplies. The Southwest Florida Water Management District has issued two emergency orders granting Tampa to take water from Sulphur Springs to augment its reservoir on the Hillsborough River and for Tampa Bay Water to expand its withdrawals from the Tampa Bypass Canal. ...more

February 16, 2009

Nearly $1.5 million was returned Monday to several government organizations in the Tampa Bay area after state investigators found that insurance brokers received undisclosed fees and commissions from insurers. ...more

February 10, 2009

A Hillsborough County deputy has sued two Gasparilla krewes, alleging a cannon fired close to his head during a parade in 2005 damaged his hearing and created other health problems. ...more

February 10, 2009

A Hillsborough County deputy has sued two Gasparilla krewes, alleging a cannon fired close to his head during a parade in 2005 damaged his hearing and created other health problems. ...more

February 9, 2009

Nearly $1.5 million was returned today to several government organizations in the Tampa Bay area after state investigators found that insurance brokers received undisclosed fees and commissions from insurers. ...more

February 9, 2009

Boyd Wynne may be the most photographed pirate in history. For decades, Wynne has been the goodwill ambassador for Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla, serving as chairman of the special events committee. With his pirate makeup and ever-present fake parrot perched on his shoulder, Wynne shines in front of a camera. His image has appeared in national magazines, local newspapers and television and, undoubtedly, countless scrapbooks. ...more

February 6, 2009

Boyd Wynne may be the most photographed pirate in history. ...more

February 5, 2009