I thought it was kind of nifty a couple of years ago when the city put lights on that old water tower just off Interstate 275 coming into town. It became a welcoming beacon when we returned from somewhere after dark. ...more

June 4, 2008

Heritage for some, hate to others, the battle flag of the Southern rebellion causes a stir wherever it flies. ...more

June 3, 2008

Evacuating can be the most stressful decision when a hurricane is barreling toward your area. To make the evacuation as stress-free as possible, disaster experts advise residents to decide early whether to leave. Recent studies indicate it can take 10 times longer than normal to get to a destination during an evacuation. Of course, a lot of questions arise during an evacuation. Here are some answers based on interviews with local and national disaster experts: ...more

June 1, 2008

A giant Confederate battle flag may soon be flying near a Tampa highway intersection. ...more

June 1, 2008

If you plan to drive to Central or North Florida if a hurricane threatens the Tampa Bay area, the Department of Transportation has a plan that may help you. Here's what you need to know about contra-flow: ...more

June 1, 2008

a lot more. ...more

May 30, 2008

Sit down with your family and make a plan for keeping safe during a storm. Here are some things you should think about: ...more

May 29, 2008

Authorities are hunting for the man and woman who robbed a 93-year-old man in his home Thursday night. ...more

May 23, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - Kicking off the holiday weekend with a kick tonight? Beginning at 8 p.m. the Florida Highway Patrol will be hosting a DUI checkpoint on U.S. 41 south of Hale Road. Troopers will be working with officers from various agencies to combat driving under the influence and other traffic violators. ...more

May 23, 2008

Sit down with your family and make a plan for keeping safe during a storm. Here are some things you should think about: ...more

May 23, 2008