After 13 months of waiting, Tampa city officials learned Thursday they can continue moving forward with several high-profile revitalization projects. ...more

September 19, 2008

Until his recent win in the Democratic primary, District 6 Hillsborough County Commission candidate Kevin Beckner had never run for office. Never felt compelled to. ...more

September 12, 2008

As the state's economic slump continues, Florida consumers are cutting back on everything from buying cars to eating out. ...more

September 3, 2008

Talk about your bittersweet moments. Earlier this summer, a Citrus Park man and his son were pleasantly surprised when their public access television show beat out five competitors to take first place in the entertainment programming category during a Tampa Bay Community Network awards ceremony. ...more

September 3, 2008

The towering prefabricated concrete walls are rising on the southeast corner of Adamo Drive and 22nd Street, and that can only mean one thing: The long-awaited Ikea furniture store that is somewhat of a pop culture phenomenon, is getting closer to opening its doors. ...more

August 25, 2008

Talk about your bittersweet moments. Earlier this summer, a Citrus Park man and his son were delightfully surprised when they learned their public access television show beat out five competitors to take first place in the entertainment programming category during a Tampa Bay Community Network awards ceremony. ...more

August 20, 2008

Bright lights and enhanced ceilings are planned for Charles J. Fendig Public Library, part of an ongoing effort to spruce up the 48-year-old library. ...more

August 6, 2008

Wanda Howard is trying her hardest to make sure students in Tampa start school on the right foot. ...more

July 30, 2008

For years officials in Pinellas County pushed the Florida Department of Transportation to extend the Gandy Bridge, a major span crossing Tampa Bay, to the Crosstown Expressway. This, they said, was needed to improve traffic flow during hurricane evacuation. ...more

July 26, 2008

PALMA CEIA WEST - With the aim to replace the ceiling and light fixtures, the Charles J. Fendig Library, 3909 W. Neptune St., will partially close beginning today. ...more

July 24, 2008