A blond girl heads from a playground into a women's restroom. A scruffy man, lurking outside, darts in behind her. "Your City Commission Made This Legal," the words on the TV screen read. ...more

January 9, 2009

Tough times call for yellow underwear. In the weeks leading up to the New Year, Juan Varon can't keep yellow underwear on the racks of his clothing and lingerie store, Pompis, in West Tampa. ...more

December 28, 2008

In many Spanish-speaking countries, wearing yellow panties into the New Year will bring wealth and luck. ...more

December 22, 2008

Fire Doused At Freedom High In Tampa Palms Deemed Arson ...more

December 5, 2008

Approaching soon is Dec. 7, the anniversary of the morning aircraft and midget submarines of the Imperial Japanese Navy began a surprise attack on the United States. Our forces at Pearl Harbor appeared to be utterly unprepared, and the attack immediately drew the United States into World War II. Many seniors remember exactly what they were doing then, and during other such life-changing events. ...more

December 3, 2008

The mere thought is enough to send a shiver down the spine of any parent: On a shopping expedition to a busy store, you turn around only to find your child has wandered off - or worse. Some simple precautions can keep children safe during the holidays, according to the Pasco Sheriff's Office crime prevention unit. ...more

December 3, 2008

An argument between two workers at a Myakka City dairy farm turned violent this afternoon when one of the men was shot in the neck, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

November 30, 2008

What a relief! The free public restrooms operated by the Charmin toilet paper company in Times Square during the holidays have been rolled out for another year. ...more

November 25, 2008

The scent of all things fried and sugary is in the air, and all the fun rides, entertainment and goodies are finally here. ...more

November 12, 2008

TAMPA Arson was the cause of a fire that caused $10,000 in damage Tuesday night to a shed used by the City of Tampa Parks Department, authorities say. ...more

November 11, 2008