The first outbreak of a disease that is killing palm trees in other parts of the state was detected this week in Highlands County. ...more

February 21, 2009

You can expect more gridlock on New Tampa roads later this year as two major projects are scheduled to get under way. Steve Daignault, Tampa's public works director, said construction of a bridge over Interstate 75 linking New Tampa Boulevard to Commerce Park Boulevard is expected to begin by October. The city will seek bid requests beginning in March. The city plans to launch the controversial $22 million project about the same time Hillsborough County begins widening Bruce B. Downs Boulevard in Tampa Palms. ...more

February 13, 2009

Fire Chief Tim Mossgrove remembers the fire like it happened yesterday. ...more

February 13, 2009

TAMPA -- Sure, with the Eagles in town and the Super Bowl approaching, traffic was bad Thursday night. But it was better than Wednesday. Still, the city's transportation officials are expecting more jammed conditions tonight, as pre-Super Bowl festivities combine with afternoon rush hour and the crowds attending tonight's hockey game. ...more

January 30, 2009

With the county, state and federal government's support, motorists and pedestrians alike may soon see some major enhancements along one of the city's main corridors. ...more

January 14, 2009

Have you seen the light? A portable, LED sign has been flashing a message to local drivers, "Drought Conditions, Please Conserve Water." New Port Richey officials wanted to do their part toward conservation during a drought that has lasted more than three years, said Sherman Applegate, city public works director. ...more

January 10, 2009

The city's new Public Works Director, Robert "Rob" Miller, 38, said he likes the small-town atmosphere he's found here since he moved to Sebring with his family from Virginia. ...more

January 5, 2009

The city park at Valencia Circle looked bare for Christmas after neighborhood organizer Mary Shivers reportedly emptied it of several items she and her friends placed there. ...more

December 29, 2008

This appears to be the end of the road for the Friendship TrailBridge. Officials with Hillsborough and Pinellas counties decided Monday to permanently close the bridge, a popular destination for joggers, bicyclists and fishing enthusiasts. ...more

December 23, 2008

Officials with Hillsborough and Pinellas counties decided today to permanently close Friendship Trail Bridge, a popular destination for joggers, bicyclists and fishing enthusiasts. ...more

December 22, 2008