Cuscaden Pool Likely to Remain Closed for Summer

Problems with leaks that closed the Ybor pool last year have not been resolved.

Tampa City Council Moves Fertilizer Ban to Mayor's Desk

If signed by Mayor Bob Buckhorn, the new law would go into effect in 2012 and ban the sale of fertilizers containing nitrogen and phosphorus during the rainy season.

Tampa City Council Sets New Hearing on Southern Brewing's Liquor Request

Southern Brewing & Winemaking won initial approval earlier this month for wine and beer sales when it moves to North Nebraska Avenue, but it had dropped its request for liquor sales.

Public Invited to Discuss Platt Street Bridge Closure

Learn about alternate commute routes and offer your comments on the bridge closure.

Florida-Friendly Landscaping Workshops Set for July 22

Learn to make your own compost and how to install a water-conserving irrigation system.

Hillsborough Commissioners Seek Applications for Citizen Boards and Councils

The application deadline is July 14 for these voluntary positions.

Tampa City Council Will Address Panhandling — Again

Council members asked the city's legal staff to prepared two proposed ordinances: one would ban street solicitations six days a week; the second would allow newspaper sales.

$5,000 Grant for Water Resource Educational Program

SFWMD is awarding a grant of up to $5,000 for projects that educate the public on water resources and conservation.

FBI Arrests Former Hillsborough County Commissioner, Tampa City Councilman Kevin White

Kevin White was arrested Wednesday morning on corruption charges.

Hillsborough Residents Offered Hurricane Preparation Tips

"We need to work together so, when this happens, we'll be prepared to help," said Scott Dunlap, chief of administration for Hillsborough County Emergency Management

Nebraska Avenue Between Louisiana and New Orleans Temporarily Closed on Monday

Tampa water department making repairs.

Tampa City Council Urged to Fight Fertilizer Pollution

Tampa moves toward banning certain fertilizers in the rainy season to protect the Hillsborough River.

Hillsborough County Temporarily Suspends Vouchers for Low Cost Pet Spay and Neuter Program

Existing vouchers will be honored, but new applications are not currently being accepted. Animal Coalition of Tampa fears the number of animals euthanized will increase.

Hillsborough County Commission to Attorney Renee Lee: You're Out

Commissioners voted unanimously on Thursday to negotiate Attorney Renee Lee's departure after losing confidence in her.

Architects to Gather Citizen Input on New Seminole Heights Library

Final plans should be complete by November, and construction will begin next spring.

Public Meetings Will Discuss Future of County Recreation Centers

The county will hold a series of public hearings to get residents' input on parks funding.

Tampa City Council Keeps Startup Costs Low for Community Gardens

Seminole Heights Community Gardens fought to keep administrative costs low for applicants who want to form community garden projects.

Seminole Heights Library Expansion will Expand Both Space and Function

The Seminole Heights Branch Library will undergo a $4 million expansion next spring that will move the focus beyond book circulation.

Local Bike Retailers Propose Paving Project

SWFBUD Proposes Paving Bypass Canal Trail as Part of a Bicycle Trail Highway Network in Hillsborough County

Mayor Names Tom Scott to Tampa Sports Authority

The former city council chairman and county commissioner will serve a four-year unpaid term.

Homeless Coalition of Hillsborough County Earns Grant to Keep Veterans from Becoming Homeless

HUD, VA, DOL and VHPD grantees meeting in Tampa.

Sewer Line Inspections on Florida Avenue Begin Sunday Night

The City of Tampa Wastewater Department will begin inspecting lines starting at opposite ends of Florida Avenue at Osborne and Madison.

9/11 Steel Beam From World Trade Center Coming to Tampa Bay

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is the first law enforcement agency to get a beam from the World Trade Center.

Homeless Coalition of Hillsborough County Reports 17,755 Lack Permanent Housing

Data from 2011 survey of homeless shows 23 percent are children, 51 percent are newly homeless and 90 percent lost their homes right here in Florida.

Hampton Terrace Neighborhood Association Holds First Meeting

Heated exchanges on Tuesday night at the Seminole Heights Garden Center suggest not much has changed between sparring neighbors.

Pill Mills Special Video Report: Prescription Drug Trafficking in Tampa Bay

In Florida an average of seven people die from prescription drug overdoses every day.

Pill Mills Special Report: New Database May Treat Florida's Prescription Drug Epidemic

After two years of delays, the state now has the green light to implement a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program.

Pill Mills Special Report: Addicted to Oxycodone

Once a promising business major at the University of Tampa, Sharlene Jamiel fell into prescription drug addiction. Her mother has been speaking out about the growing issue in Tampa Bay ever since.

New City Firefighters Sworn In

Tampa has fifteen new fire and rescue professionals.

Attention, Disabled Job Seekers! Networking Event to be Held Tomorrow

Event will help with resume writing among other skills

Tampa City Council Approves Red Light Cameras

Running a red light will bring drivers a $158 citation in the mail.

Tampa Mayor and County Commissioners Pledge to Work Together

Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners welcomes Tampa's new mayor, Bob Buckhorn.

Mayor, City Council Members Inaugurated

Mayor Bob Buckhorn and four new City Council members are sworn in.

Outgoing Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio Bids Farewell to City Council

Several new faces will appear in the city's leadership roster on April 1.

Bicycle Group Lauds Light Legislation

A proposed law is aimed at encouraging bicyclists to install front and rear lights for night riding

Buckhorn Wins Tampa Mayoral Election

Three more City Council seats are won by large margins.

Some Tampa Residents Opt for Early Voting

Turnout will be key as voters choose mayor, city council members.

Early Voting for Tampa Runoff Election Begins Saturday

In Central Tampa, voters can go to the North Tampa Branch Library and the downtown County Center.

City's Review of New Garden Regulations Pushed Back

Members of the Seminole Heights Community Gardens voiced support for a reduction in the proposed fee.

Community Garden Members Plan to Show in Numbers at City Council Meeting

As council members mull new regulations for community gardens, local enthusiasts worry about the fee schedule. The question: $200 or $2,000?