Gender bias? It is a man's world. To renew a Florida driver's license ("Driven to frustration," front page, March 10), women now have to prove the world is still round; however, men can apparently just show up with a birth certificate and proof of their address and Social Security number, and they are done. ...more

March 13, 2010

Child identity theft occurs when a child's identity is used by another person for the imposter's personal gain. ...more

February 21, 2010

A 30-year fugitive was ordered held without bail during an initial appearance today in Osceola County, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. ...more

February 5, 2010

Hillsborough County urges residents to be courteous, but cautious, to visitors who come knocking at their door, clipboard in hand, now that the first phase of 2010 Census is under way. Some tips to keep in mind: ...more

February 3, 2010

Hillsborough County urges residents to be courteous, but cautious, to visitors who come knocking at their door, clipboard in hand, now that the first phase of 2010 Census is under way. Some tips to keep in mind: ...more

February 3, 2010

The local U.S. Census Bureau offices are still hiring for temporary positions for the 2010 Census count. ...more

January 20, 2010

There is no doubt the nation needed to toughen the process of issuing drivers' licenses and identification cards. Consider: 18 of the 19 hijackers on 9/11 obtained drivers' licenses or ID cards in the United States to "establish" identifies in this country. Several of them came to Florida for flight training and obtained drivers' licenses. ...more

January 2, 2010

One of Hillsborough County's most notorious landlords has been released early from federal prison because of his failing mental and physical health. ...more

December 24, 2009

Beginning Jan. 1, new documentation requirements will take effect for Florida residents wishing to obtain a driver license or identification card. ...more

December 24, 2009

A Florida fugitive who escaped from a work center 30 years ago was finally arrested Saturday - then released on bond Monday. ...more

December 22, 2009