Pari-mutuels could expand poker room hours and pot sizes under a bill approved by a House committee. ...more

April 13, 2009

Their job is to put out fires. But there have been times during the past four years that members of the Seffner-Mango Volunteer Fire Rescue Association felt like lighting a fire beneath Hillsborough County officials to get their permanent fire station constructed sooner. ...more

February 7, 2009

Local strip clubs are making big-time preparations for Super Bowl fans to test the community's reputation as the lap dance capital of the world. ...more

January 15, 2009

One owner said he controls 85 percent of Powerhouse Gym and the equipment is leased in his name. ...more

January 9, 2009

It took about 18 months, but attorneys for Wal-Mart are finally ready to submit a settlement agreement to county commissioners. ...more

November 18, 2008

The state will close the eastern portions of the Sunshine Skyway fishing piers because years of deterioration and saltwater corrosion make them difficult to maintain. ...more

August 22, 2008

The state will close the eastern portions of the Sunshine Skyway fishing piers because years of deterioration and saltwater corrosion make them difficult to maintain. ...more

August 21, 2008

Construction continues on Anytime Fitness - a 24-hour gym that's expected to open in mid- to late-September. ...more

August 20, 2008

10:08 a.m. While South Florida took the brunt of Tropical Storm Fay, volunteers and staff from the American Red Cross Tampa Bay Chapter remained poised to jump into action if trouble arises locally. "We're basically on stand down right now," spokeswoman Abi Weaver said. "We're on alert just in case there is any wind damage or flooding." ...more

August 19, 2008

Construction continues on Anytime Fitness - a 24-hour gym that's expected to open in mid- to late-September. ...more

August 6, 2008