A Sunday morning house fire in Seffner killed three dogs and left 15 people homeless. ...more

November 17, 2008

In an era of double-digit utility rate hikes, Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative customers might rest a little easier knowing they won't be zapped with a double-digit hike next year. ...more

November 14, 2008

TAMPA State regulators are expected to decide today whether Tampa Electric Co. and Progress Energy can raise electric bills next year to cover higher costs for oil, natural gas and other fuels used to generate electricity. Under TECO's proposal, bills would increase about 12 percent beginning in January. The cost of 1,000 kilowatt-hours would rise from $114.38 to $128.44. ...more

November 12, 2008

Investigators at the scene of a theft at 4221 Briarberry Lane in Tampa determined that the home was, in fact, a marijuana grow house, Hillsborough County deputies say. Deputies went to the home at 12:10 p.m. Wednesday. No one appeared to be home, but deputies forced their way inside to confirm the suspects weren't still there, deputies say. ...more

November 6, 2008

TAMPA Michael Bennett's long wait for a chance to prove he is worthy of regular playing time in the Bucs' backfield might finally be over. ...more

November 1, 2008

Deputies charged a woman with three felony counts of child neglect after finding three children living with roaches, feces-filled toilets, no food and limited electricity, an affidavit states. ...more

October 31, 2008

As hikers and riders on horseback recently made their way through the Mystery Map Trail at the Little Manatee River State Park, they came upon more than a few unusual sights. The lush greenery was there as usual, but it was periodically broken up by colorful balloons, stuffed animals and other toys. ...more

October 24, 2008

Power was restored at Ralph Wilson Stadium after 45 minutes with the Buffalo Bills and San Diego Chargers having played about 16 minutes of game time Sunday. ...more

October 19, 2008

A man was shocked by 277 volts of electricity in St. Petersburg today as he connected live wires while standing on a ladder. ...more

October 17, 2008

Deputies searching a Keysville man's home Tuesday afternoon found 146 marijuana plants. Three rooms at Pedro Fuentes' home, 2015 Nichols Road, had been converted to grow marijuana, Hillsborough County deputies say. Along with the plants, deputies found 60 grow lights and drug paraphernalia. ...more

October 15, 2008