Last year, the first meeting of the season between the Tampa Prep and Berkeley Prep basketball teams was one for the record books. ...more

January 8, 2009

A public access television network that had its funding cut by the county commission can continue to broadcast for at least four more years, according to a tentative settlement of the network's lawsuit against Hillsborough County. ...more

January 7, 2009

Two neighborhood recreation centers will expand this year thanks to the Super Bowl. ...more

January 2, 2009

Hillsborough County will soon get $19 million from the federal government to buy abandoned, foreclosed homes in neighborhoods hard-hit by foreclosures and falling home values. ...more

December 31, 2008

TAMPA -- Hillsborough County will soon get $19 million from the federal government to buy abandoned, foreclosed homes in neighborhoods hard-hit by foreclosures and falling home values. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development said today it has approved the county's plan to spend the grant money. ...more

December 30, 2008

Got some old televisions and computers you want to dispose of? Then mark this date on your calendar. ...more

December 28, 2008

I visited three 911 call centers in the area. All used the same equipment purchased and maintained by Hillsborough County. With permission of the authorities there, I dialed 911 on two different Verizon Wireless cellular phones. The results varied. ...more

December 27, 2008

Got some old televisions and computers you want to dispose of? Then mark this date your calendar. ...more

December 27, 2008

On Feb. 1, tens of thousands of rabid football fans will descend on the city of Tampa for Super Bowl XLIII, which will be held this year at Raymond James Stadium. ...more

December 26, 2008

TOP 5 BOYS TEAMS 1. Sickles (9-2): Gryphons take on Winter Springs tonight in Tampa Hoops Classic. ...more

December 26, 2008