A gym, barber shop and planters of plastic flowers: Welcome to the gentler face of the infamous Abu Ghraib prison. ...more

February 22, 2009

On a surprise visit to Iraq, President George W. Bush is calling the six-year conflict there hard but necessary work. ...more

December 14, 2008

Iraq's deputy prime minister said Saturday his country still needs the U.S. military to ensure security and warned that time is running out to approve a new security deal with Washington. ...more

November 8, 2008

Iraq expects Washington's reply on proposed changes to a draft security agreement after the U.S. elections, an aide to the prime minister said Sunday. ...more

November 2, 2008

Tampa International Airport will soon open new security lanes for passengers which will allow them to choose checkpoint paths based on their familiarity with airport security procedures. ...more

October 17, 2008

On the night of Aug. 5, someone cut a lock, opened a gate and proceeded to steal 1,900 gallons of diesel fuel from a citrus grove in Duette. The theft cost the owner of the Venus II grove about $9,000. ...more

August 14, 2008

Capt. Michael Maurer has spent 20-plus years pulling crooks off the street. ...more

February 2, 2008

One month after two Gibsonton students were shot near a bus stop in the Carriage Pointe subdivision, changes are in motion to make residents feel more secure. ...more

January 20, 2008

One month after two Gibsonton students were shot near a bus stop in the Carriage Pointe subdivision, changes are in motion to make residents feel more secure. ...more

January 18, 2008

NEW TAMPA New Tampa homeowners are mad as hell and they're not going to take it anymore. In October, homeowner discontent with developers boiled over. In Live Oak Preserve, residents took to the street, protesting against Engle Homes and its developer-owned cable company, during a sales event. ...more

January 2, 2008