Only a few years ago, Pinellas County and city officials were worrying aloud that condo developers were going to snatch up all the county's waterfront property, driving off the Pinellas tourism and hospitality industry. Long before that could happen, the state's real estate market collapsed, bringing the condo development craze to a halt. ...more

May 30, 2009

Between the raised voices of protestors denouncing the California Supreme Court's decision to uphold a ban on same-sex marriages, the sugary melody of a familiar tune played. ...more

May 27, 2009

A tornado warning for northern Pinellas County expired at 1 p.m. ...more

May 22, 2009

55 Grow houses in Hillsborough County shut down in 2008 by the state's Domestic Marijuana Eradication program ...more

May 14, 2009

Deputies responding to a 911 call Wednesday found two toddlers uncared for and their guardians passed out from prescription drug use, the Pasco County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

May 7, 2009

The Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club in northern Pinellas County has completed a $26 million renovation project and joined the Preferred Hotels & Resorts and the Preferred Golf Club brands. Innisbrook owner Sheila Johnson launched the project immediately after buying the property in July 2007 for about $35 million. ...more

May 7, 2009

AirTran Airways on Tuesday launched an airfare sale for purchases through today with one-way fares between Tampa International Airport and seven cities for $49 to $59, not including fees and taxes. ...more

May 6, 2009

AirTran Airways today launched an airfare sale for purchases through Wednesday with one-way fares between Tampa International Airport and seven cities for $49 to $59, not including fees and taxes. ...more

May 5, 2009

The drive to turn Palm Harbor into a city hit a snag a few weeks ago when the Crystal Beach Community Association objected, saying its members want to remain a part of unincorporated Pinellas County. In response, the Palm Harbor Coalition, the group pushing to create a city of Palm Harbor, decided to wait until next year before asking the Legislature to set up an incorporation referendum. ...more

May 2, 2009

Hulk Hogan's estranged wife Linda Bollea's boyfriend can drive his cars and operate his boats, a Pinellas County judge ruled today. ...more

April 30, 2009