In the late 1920s, North Franklin Street was the backbone of Tampa's auto service and sales industry, a bustling hub of showrooms and car dealerships. ...more

February 10, 2009

In the late 1920s, North Franklin Street was the backbone of Tampa's auto service and sales industry – a bustling hub of showrooms and car dealerships. ...more

February 9, 2009

The Tampa City Council made it official today: Sangria's Tapas Bar & Restaurant can join Starbucks as a commercial anchor along the Hillsborough Avenue gateway to historical Seminole Heights. With no discussion and by unanimous vote, the council gave final approval to rezoning the property and also OK'd closing part of Mohawk Avenue and an alleyway. ...more

December 4, 2008

It was after 10 p.m. when 20 or so Seminole Heights residents filed into city council chambers for a rezoning hearing. ...more

November 19, 2008

PLANT CITY About a half-dozen homeowners were allowed to return to their homes about 90 minutes after they were evacuated due to a ruptured natural gas leak off Sammonds Road. ...more

July 7, 2008

PLANT CITY - Authorities are evacuating about a half-dozen homes along Sammonds Road because of a natural gas leak. ...more

July 7, 2008

Male egos sometimes get bruised when it comes to their inability to fix cars. Sherri Lawson knows that. Lawson is a tow truck driver. She'll fix your tires, change your battery or tow you car when it's beyond repair. ...more

January 7, 2008