There's a group for girls at Pierce Middle School who want to learn about etiquette, manners, modeling and attitude. ...more

December 12, 2009

A standoff between an armed man and Hillsborough County sheriff's deputies has prompted authorities to cordon off streets near Boyette and Bell Shoals roads between Fish Hawk and Riverview. ...more

December 11, 2009

Last Friday, Rays owner Stuart Sternberg stood in the rain in Riverview while members of the organization built a playground for the YMCA and said his team was not in the market for a $7 million closer. ...more

December 11, 2009

For Jessica Galarza, the 14-year-old car might not have had a red bow around it, but it did represent not only Christmas present, but Christmas future as well. ...more

December 9, 2009

Airman 1st Class Stephen Guerre recently reported for duty at Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter, S.C. ...more

December 9, 2009

For Jessica, the 14-year-old car might not have had a red bow around it, but it did represent not only Christmas present, but Christmas future as well. ...more

December 9, 2009

On any given day, 70 to 100 animals come into the county's shelter, many never to return to their original home. ...more

December 9, 2009

The Riverview Detachment of the Marine Corps League recognized Debra Steele as the detachment's 2009 Marine of the Year during its celebration of the Marine Corps 234th Birthday on Nov. 14. ...more

December 2, 2009

I am outraged by Ron Smith's comment ("Agency spends $20,000 on food," front page, Nov. 24) regarding the excessive catering bills for the working lunches: "I think you're nitpicking, end of subject." I have had working lunches in my lifetime, but they never came anywhere near $155.94, even with the tip included. ...more

November 27, 2009

When it comes to the largest, fastest or most acrobatic, it's all a toss-up for Scott Childers. ...more

November 27, 2009