Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the air-conditioning system, so the mobile home itself was not destroyed, said Lt. Gary Berkheimer of the Pinellas Park Fire Department. ...more

March 17, 2010

The sun should return Saturday, bringing relief after a pod of strong storms dumped rain across the Tampa Bay area today and prompted flood warnings. ...more

March 12, 2010

High winds and heavy rains slash across the Tampa Bay area, triggering damage in some areas. ...more

March 11, 2010

The city of Avon Park is walking away from a potentially stinky situation. ...more

March 9, 2010

Today the first-quarter moon phase arrives at 3:42 p.m., and on Friday the lunar apogee occurs. Both factors combine to create a developing early morning bite and an excellent early nighttime bite. ...more

March 7, 2010

Since 2001, the city has spent over $65,000 in cleanup and demolition costs on neglected buildings, but that's set to change beginning with the foreclosure of two homes. ...more

February 25, 2010

Sunday 02/21 • Orangewood Lakes Mobile Home Park, 7850 Oldfield Road, New Port Richey, will hold an open house commemorating the 25th anniversary of the construction of their clubhouse from 2-4 p.m. State Sen. Mike Fasano, R-New Port Richey, will be among those attending. 727-847-0183. ...more

February 20, 2010

Tampa police are investigating a homicide at the Oakrun Mobile Home Park at 2420 Phyllis Place, according to agency spokeswoman Andrea Davis. The victim was shot and police are looking for a suspect, she said. But witnesses at the scene are not cooperating, Davis said. ...more

February 16, 2010

Casey Landes attacked Charles Podany in an alcohol-fueled rage, authorities say, chasing Podany as he tried to bicycle away, knocking him to the ground and beating him as he sought to crawl away. ...more

February 14, 2010

During Monday night's Avon Park City Council workshop, the council was briefed on several ongoing issues and projects. No motions were made during the workshop. ...more

February 11, 2010