The housing of 35 Florida National Guard combat medics and other soldiers in sweltering metal huts during training in Texas was "a bit out of control," says a congressman who wants to know of any similar conditions elsewhere. ...more

August 15, 2008

Attempting to stem a national furor, American Airlines said that it would stop charging extra-luggage fees for active military personnel. Now a Tampa Bay area congressman wants to ensure that other airlines put an end to the practice. ...more

August 15, 2008

A Tampa Bay area congressman is seeking assurances from the airline industry that service members won't continue to face extra-luggage fees while flying to the Iraq war or elsewhere for military duty. ...more

August 14, 2008

Drain and repair it. That's an option no agency involved is discussing in public. But state Sen. Ronda Storms of Valrico is breaking the silence about the ongoing cracking problems at Tampa Bay Water's C.W. Bill Young Reservoir. ...more

August 14, 2008

A monument to Dunedin war casualties in the city's newest park was dedicated Thursday morning. City officials, local business leaders, U.S. Rep. C.W. Bill Young, R-Pinellas Park, and veterans gathered in Purple Heart Park, at the corner of Main Street and Alt. 19, to dedicate the municipal Purple Heart monument. ...more

August 7, 2008

Tampa Bay Water officials plan to limit the amount of water stored this year in the C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir so engineers can better investigate cracks in the reservoir walls. ...more

August 7, 2008

Tampa Bay Water officials plan to limit water storage this year in the C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir so engineers can better investigate cracks in the wall. ...more

August 6, 2008

Anyone seeking evidence that Democrats are eager to pounce on any Republican officeholder might take a look at the race for Congress in Florida's District 10. ...more

July 30, 2008

The Southwest Florida Water Management District issued a water shortage emergency order this week allowing Tampa Bay Water to withdraw additional water from the Alafia River in preparation for the dry season. ...more

July 26, 2008

TAMPA The Southwest Florida Water Management District issued a water shortage emergency order this week allowing Tampa Bay Water to withdraw additional water from the Alafia River in preparation for the dry season. ...more

July 25, 2008