Department of Health officials have confirmed it was elevated levels of chlorine in Lowry Park Zoo's splash fountains that caused skin irritations for a group of elementary school-age children Thursday, a zoo spokeswoman said Friday. ...more

June 13, 2009

President Barack Obama tapped Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney as U.S. ambassador to Ireland, marking St. Patrick's Day with the surprise nomination and a special welcome for Irish leaders — White House fountains that ran green for a day. ...more

March 17, 2009

A search is under way for a man who disappeared from his assisted living facility in North Tampa late Wednesday. ...more

January 8, 2009

After more than eight months of work and $10 million, a gussied-up University Mall unveiled its first renovations in 12 years today in time to kick off the holiday shopping season. ...more

November 15, 2008

A gussied up University Mall unveiled its first renovations in 12 years today in time to kick off the holiday shopping season. ...more

November 14, 2008

Like a lot of friends, Debra Medina and Leslie Barile often had we-ought-to start-a-business conversations during the seven years they worked together as counselors at Cotee River Elementary School. ...more

October 19, 2008

Bubble-headed Idea I have to tell you that I hate the new layout and organization of your paper. You got so wrapped up in making changes that are wonderful from your perspective that you obviously did not stop to think about how your customers actually use your paper. ...more

October 7, 2008

Like a lot of friends, Debra Medina and Leslie Barile often had we-ought-to start-a-business conversations during the seven years they worked together as counselors at Cody River Elementary School. ...more

October 4, 2008

For many people, a public park without a fountain is like a beach without water. But when city officials worked out cost estimates for the Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park project this year, they reluctantly decided to shelve plans for fountains and other amenities. That is, until philanthropist Norma Gene Lykes came into the picture. Her nonprofit group, the F.E. Lykes Foundation, last week donated $1 million to pay for a giant fountain at the gateway to the park and two smaller ones on the riverfront. ...more

September 8, 2008

Anticipating the ire of angry homeowners, the Westchase Community Association postponed sending out letters ordering those with "wall art" on their properties to take it down. ...more

January 16, 2008