The county's streamlining tendrils have snaked into yet another department and entwined the emergency management department. ...more

July 22, 2008

A nonpermitted Fourth of July fireworks display at a Ridge Manor Catholic church continues to sizzle. ...more

July 17, 2008

CODE ENFORCEMENT ALSO INVESTIGATING FIREWORKS FLAP ...more

July 16, 2008

Even after two recent failed attempts at turning city work over to the private sector, Tampa still is considering outsourcing work in its Fleet Maintenance Division. ...more

July 11, 2008

Backers of the Brandon Community Advantage Center have cleared another hurdle in their attempt to get $2.5 million in county cash for construction of the proposed civic and cultural hub. ...more

June 25, 2008

Expect to pay more for wastewater and trash pickup services within the next few years. ...more

June 11, 2008

TAMPA - Expect to pay more for wastewater and trash pickup services within the next few years. City officials have hinted at the possibility of rate increases before, and on Tuesday a top city administrator bluntly told the council he planned to propose a five-year rate plan by this time next year. ...more

June 10, 2008

Hillsborough County Parks Board recommends giving $2.5 million to the Brandon Community Advantage Center. ...more

June 9, 2008

PLANT CITY Plant City Stadium will be quiet this Independence Day. The community's annual Fourth of July celebration at the stadium has been canceled as a slow economy takes its toll on the businesses and civic groups that pay for the annual display. ...more

May 22, 2008

Former emergency management director Tom Leto, fired Friday for allegedly having a romantic affair with his secretary, said he will appeal to the county's personnel advisory board (PAB). ...more

May 13, 2008