In the wake of conflict of interest allegations at Lowry Park Zoo, Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio wants to strengthen rules governing nonprofit organizations that receive taxpayer dollars. ...more

October 1, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - The tangle of overgrown plants along Collier Parkway rustled suddenly Saturday morning. ...more

September 24, 2008

Gang activity in Florida has grown to more than 1,500 active criminal gangs with over 65,000 gang members. In the Tampa Bay area, there are approximately 120 gangs with more than 3,200 members operating within the region. As violent crime associated with gangs has increased, gang members are being recruited younger and younger. A comprehensive plan and coordinated action is essential to halt, and ultimately reverse, the growth of gangs in our state. ...more

September 15, 2008

In a city where public meeting space is at a premium, the American Legion building on Church Avenue filled a need and did it for free. ...more

September 11, 2008

The City Commission will be asked Tuesday to decide whether the city should impose additional fees on recreational activities and event organizers. ...more

August 20, 2008

A $100,000 donation from one of the county's most prominent landowners to the Community Foundation of Hernando County will give nonprofit groups a powerful funding tool for years to come, a foundation official said. ...more

August 15, 2008

The city council has been happy to oblige nonprofit groups who ask for a waiver of the fees to use city facilities such as the Jerome Brown Community Center. ...more

August 14, 2008

The city council meets tonight for a budget workshop, but there is more than money matters up for discussion at the meeting set for 6 p.m. at City Hall, 201 N. Howell Ave. ...more

August 12, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - Two Tampa-based nonprofit groups will team up to support the fight against cancer by putting on the fifth annual Faces of Courage Triathlon here. ...more

August 2, 2008

Earlier this year the Tampa City Council rejected a restaurant's request to sell beer and wine at Ballast Point Park. Now council members may amend regulations to clarify when alcohol can be sold in all city parks. ...more

August 1, 2008