A blood shortage in local hospitals is prompting a call for certain donors. ...more

February 6, 2009

A local hospital blood shortage is prompting a call for certain Tampa Bay area donors. Florida Blood Services is in critical need of O negative, O positive and A negative blood. Donors with these types are urged to give blood at a Florida Blood Services donor center or Bloodmobile as soon as possible. Locations are available by calling 1-800-68-BLOOD (1-800-682-5663) or going to www.fbsblood.org. ...more

February 5, 2009

Last night's freeze brought morning heartache to many a Bay area gardener, but voices of experience advise against throwing in the trowel just yet. ...more

January 22, 2009

It's a night to protect the plants and bring pets indoors. Freezing temperatures will grip West Central Florida tonight with eastern Hillsborough and Polk facing the potential of more than three hours below freezing. ...more

January 20, 2009

If Martin Luther King were standing here today, what would Arnold Wilson ask him? ...more

January 15, 2009

As the economy worsened in 2008, more Tampa area homeowners found themselves facing trouble. The number of foreclosure filings rose 123 percent compared with 2007. ...more

January 15, 2009

Organizers of New Tampa's third Rotary Club plan to roll out the group's inaugural meeting Thursday at the Hunter's Green Golf and Country Club. ...more

January 14, 2009

NEW TAMPA - Organizers of New Tampa's third Rotary Club plan to roll out the group's inaugural meeting Thursday at the Hunter's Green Golf and Country Club. ...more

January 8, 2009

The Department of Defense has zeroed in on growth of Highlands County and surrounding areas, as uncontrolled development could affect the military's ability to carry out its mission at the Avon Park Air Force Range. ...more

January 8, 2009

The crime only took a minute. The man walked into the Mid-Florida Federal Credit Union in Lakeland on Nov. 20 and handed the teller a note demanding money. The teller complied, and the robber walked out. He hasn't been caught. ...more

December 31, 2008