TAMPA - Former Hillsborough State Attorney Bill James, whose career as a crusader against corruption included the prosecution in federal court of three Hillsborough County commissioners, has died. He was 75. ...more

June 18, 2008

Former Hillsborough County State Attorney Bill James, whose career as a crusader against corruption included the federal indictment of three Hillsborough County commissioners, has died at 75. ...more

June 18, 2008

County commissioners gave tentative endorsement of giving $2.5 million to the Brandon Community Advantage Center. ...more

June 17, 2008

Hillsborough County commissioners voted 6-1 Tuesday to allow a 24-hour gym to open on land not designated for all-night businesses. ...more

June 14, 2008

In an era when politicians can't seem to get enough television exposure, some Hillsborough County commissioners want to pull the plug on a station that broadcasts their commission meetings. ...more

June 12, 2008

It's the last day of school and a thunderstorm brews nearby as 11-year-old Jessica Sabogal sums up why she likes the Jackson Springs Recreation Center. ...more

June 11, 2008

TAMPA - It's the last day of school and a thunderstorm brews nearby as 11-year-old Jessica Sabogal sums up why she likes the Jackson Springs Recreation Center. "It feels safe," said the soon-to-be sixth-grader, who participates in the center's free after-school program while under the watchful eye of Hillsborough County employees. But Jessica's parents may have to pay for that care this fall if Hillsborough County commissioners decide to levy a fee to help offset a shrinking county budget. ...more

June 10, 2008

A soon-to-open gym at 17765 Gunn Highway wants to operate 24 hours a day. ...more

June 7, 2008

The crowded Nov. 4 ballot will include a measure that has more to do with fish and wildlife than Democrats and Republicans. ...more

May 22, 2008

Amid a countywide budget crunch, talk of park closures has residents worried. ...more

May 10, 2008