Flaming menorahs? Hip-hop Hanukkah dancers? When it comes to glitzy holiday bashes, Hanukkah's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. ...more

December 11, 2009

Lithia dentist Marc Johnson, a newcomer to politics, is challenging state Rep. Rachel Burgin in the Republican primary for her east Hillsborough County state House seat, saying voters in the district never had a legitimate say on their representative. ...more

December 9, 2009

Plans to buy 1 acre to provide more parking at Gorrie Elementary and adjacent Wilson Middle schools will be discussed at a community meeting Tuesday. ...more

December 9, 2009

Two South Tampa schools would gain parking if the school system buys a 1-acre vacant lot between the campuses. ...more

December 4, 2009

The holiday season is under way with numerous holiday-themed events, open to the public and benefiting local charities. They include: ...more

December 2, 2009

ADULT COED KICKBALL: Registration ends Dec. 15 for the Kickball Society's adult co-ed winter league, which plays in Tampa from the second week in January through March 7. For information, call (813) 454-1178 or visit www.kickballsociety.com. ...more

November 28, 2009

ADULT COED KICKBALL: Registration ends Dec. 15 for the Kickball Society's adult co-ed winter league, which plays in Tampa from the second week in January through March 7. For information, call (813) 454-1178 or visit www.kickballsociety.com. ...more

November 28, 2009

Tampa Crossroads, which helps people turn their lives around, is adding two services. ...more

November 25, 2009

Jordan Valdez, the Davis Islands teenager charged in the hit-and-run death of a homeless woman, was sentenced today to probation and 250 hours of community service. Circuit Judge Chet A. Tharpe decided the 17-year-old should be sentenced as a juvenile. ...more

November 24, 2009

The family of a woman who was killed by a hit-and-run driver is hoping the teenager will get prison. ...more

November 24, 2009