Re: Cameras could replace cops Sadly, if it were only so. In the issue where Mr. Woods' letter appeared were these headlines: "Blackburn investigation completed," "Kalisz pleads not guilty in deputy's death," "Sheriff's office seeks help thwarting home burglaries," "Man on phone breaks gas line" and "Attempted copper theft leads to burglary charges." ...more

March 18, 2010

I have heard a lot lately that Tampa isn't the safest place for bicyclists and pedestrians. ...more

March 17, 2010

Two alternate proposals will be considered by school board members about where to build sidewalks to provide safer walking routes to school. ...more

March 14, 2010

Work is scheduled to begin Sunday on Meadow Pointe Boulevard in Wesley Chapel from State Road 54 to south of Smith Road. ...more

March 6, 2010

It just looked and felt as though you could build a snowman Wednesday in Clearwater Beach. It was just the wind, though, delivering stinging blasts of fine white sand that collected on the streets and sidewalks. ...more

March 6, 2010

While driving south on U.S. 41 recently I was distracted by one of those portable digital message boards the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office places in different parts of the county. ...more

February 24, 2010

Residents of Lake Bernadette inspired Pasco County's recent debate about blocking sidewalks with parked cars, but have no plans to ask county officials to allow on-street parking in their community - a short-term solution commissioners came up with Feb. 9. ...more

February 22, 2010

While driving south on U.S. 41 recently I was distracted by one of those portable digital message boards the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office places around different parts of the county. ...more

February 20, 2010

Residents of Lake Bernadette inspired Pasco County's recent debate about blocking sidewalks with parked cars, but they have no plans to ask county officials to allow on-street parking in their community, the short-term solution county commissioners came up with last week. ...more

February 18, 2010

After more than 80 years of existence, the Temple Crest neighborhood is being linked with four adjacent bedroom communities to create a long-term vision for 40th Street. ...more

February 17, 2010