A mysterious simian variously described as a baboon, monkey and, at one point, a raccoon may have been sighted again this morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. ...more

November 20, 2009

Here's the scenario: It's Friday night, and what began as an innocent happy-hour margarita morphed into a few pitchers. After all, those tacos were salty. ...more

October 8, 2008

Tropical Storm Fay is expected to remain a tropical storm – but just barely -- until it reaches the Florida mainland about 8 a.m. Tuesday. ...more

August 18, 2008

Authorities say a 76-year-old retired nurse -- whom neighbors described as frail, petite and charitable -- was killed during a burglary or robbery. ...more

May 22, 2008

SEMINOLE HEIGHTS - With water bottles, early morning coffee, clipboards and notebooks in hand, about a dozen residents boarded a tour van this morning to roll along busy corridors and tree-shaded streets. Walking tours at three designated stops gave them an up-close look at the good, bad and in-between of Seminole Heights. ...more

May 9, 2008

Tax Maze Class Still in Session As I sipped my morning coffee with CNBC stock futures playing on the TV in the background, I eagerly read Michael Bates' article on real estate taxes, hoping to gain new clarity. Well, I get it, but it's not really clear. ...more

May 3, 2008