SEBRING — Since Washington Heights got a $1.3-million sprucing-up, soaring expectations by some suggest a brighter future for the struggling neighborhood. Antoine Lenton, 27, was putting the finishing touches on the streetscapes project Monday. The lifelong Washington Heights resident said it felt good to work on the neighborhood project where he grew up. "I'm glad to be on the job and give back to the community," said Lenton. "You've got to start somewhere," said Lenton. "You've got to believe it's going to improve things. It looks good, feels good, but takes time to improve." ...more

June 9, 2008

Essie Mae Reed, 78, is a Tampa treasure. That's how U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Tampa, described her recently when Castor stood on the floor of the House of Representatives to honor the community activist as a champion of the poor. ...more

May 24, 2008

A car dealer who escaped prosecution after making improper campaign contributions to a city council candidate now faces a possible investigation from the state Elections Commission. ...more

May 8, 2008

Actions by a community resource deputy to solve a safety issue have drawn praise from a community activist. ...more

February 16, 2008

The Hershey Co. is halting production of Ice Breakers Pacs in response to criticism that the mints look too much like illegal street drugs, the company's president and chief executive officer said Thursday. ...more

January 25, 2008

A memorial service is planned to honor the life of Mark Holland. ...more

November 26, 2007

Pasco County spent years and years trying to get the state to put up the money to dredge the roughly 2-mile-long Hudson Channel. Noe it is embroiled in a controversy over sea grass warning signs. ...more

November 13, 2007

The father of a University of South Florida student charged with illegally transporting explosives passed out while visiting his son in jail Wednesday afternoon, according to a community activist. ...more

November 1, 2007

TAMPA - The father of a University of South Florida student charged with illegally transporting explosives passed out while visiting his son in jail this afternoon, according to a community activist. ...more

October 31, 2007

Roof repairs for the historical Centro Espanol de West Tampa may have to wait a little longer. ...more

October 13, 2007