Gov. Charlie Crist has urged Florida lawmakers to ban texting while driving. ...more

November 17, 2009

I read with great interest the article "Use regional approach to restore waterways" (Views, Oct. 11). ...more

October 15, 2009

Many of the same sleazy operators who helped fuel the real estate bubble through dubious subprime lending practices are now taking advantage of homeowners through "foreclosure-rescue" scams. ...more

October 10, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Wednesday restored the Air Force's authority to select the winner of a $35 billion contract for aerial refueling tankers between Boeing Co. and Northrop Grumman Corp. ...more

September 16, 2009

Hillsborough County is one of five finalists in an effort by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to figure out what qualities make the best teachers and how to measure those qualities in the classroom. ...more

August 20, 2009

A proposed West Shore Business District multipurpose center would compete with the Tampa Convention Center and erode its sales, the administrator of the city-owned facility said Thursday. ...more

August 7, 2009

The Hillsborough County School District is among 10 finalists for a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. ...more

May 19, 2009

The city has started running ads this week to hire an architect and engineer for the long-awaited fire station renovation. ...more

May 8, 2009

The Florida Senate has passed a measure that toughens the state's seat belt law. ...more

April 28, 2009

Heavy water users could get soaked with a drought surcharge on their bills under a recommendation by regional regulators. ...more

April 25, 2009