The county's embattled former fleet department manager, Jack Stepongzi, received a scathing job performance review on his last evaluation in June and was warned of termination if he didn't improve. ...more

November 4, 2009

I am happy to see a reader (B. Flanagan, Nov. 2) admitting he voted to make Barack Obama president. I am also happy to see he admitted that "they" forgot what it takes to make a change and correct what "they" think are mistakes of the past. ...more

November 3, 2009

To dentists, Halloween is truly the scariest of holidays - all those sticky, gooey sugary things that pass through the night into the waiting sacks of young trick-or-treaters. ...more

October 28, 2009

Repurposing household throwaways to serve a higher calling as yard art may be its own reward, but the payoff just got bigger. ...more

October 25, 2009

Charleene Closshey of Plant City is co-chair for the Peace Couture Saks Fifth Avenue fundraiser, to be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 2 at 235 Westshore Plaza, Tampa. This will benefit The Spring of Tampa Bay and is in conclusion of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which was October. Admission is $50, or $75 for patron tickets. ...more

October 25, 2009

Hillsborough County health and school officials are gearing up for swine flu vaccinations next week in several middle and high schools, though plans could change depending on availability of supplies. ...more

October 24, 2009

Have you dreamed of being a festival queen or other member of festival royalty? If so, signups are coming soon for both the Florida Strawberry Festival's pageants. ...more

October 23, 2009

Fall dance lessons begin early next month in this community that caters to square and round dance enthusiasts. ...more

October 17, 2009

A Tampa man who couldn't afford his car payments paid a man $200 to burn the vehicle, investigators say. ...more

January 13, 2009

The Lake Placid Police Department is seeking a suspect in an attempted murder case and asking for the public's help in locating him. ...more

December 12, 2008