Police departments would be required to adopt policies to protect confidential informants under a bill headed to the governor. ...more

April 30, 2009

Chamberlain junior and star defensive tackle Eric Hammond has withdrawn from the high school, Chamberlain athletic director Richard Scionti confirmed. Scionti said Hammond, a 6-foot-4, 310 pound tackle, withdrew on Tuesday. Hammond is the second standout recruit to leave Chamberlain this spring. Sophomore James Wilder Jr. transferred to Plant earlier this month. ...more

April 29, 2009

On April 4, 25 students from St. John's Episcopal Parish Day School traveled to Orlando to participate in the Florida State Latin Forum, sponsored by the Florida Junior Classical League. The students competed in academic, creative and athletic competitions and were ranked by their performance against other middle or junior division schools throughout the state. St. John's students excelled in academic tests such as grammar, vocabulary and mythology; they took the top awards in several creative contests, including pottery and mosaics; and they won athletic awards during the Romapalooza portion of the three-day event. ...more

April 29, 2009

TAMPA Fear has some people turning to guns for protection. ...more

April 1, 2009

William R. Davis, the custodian at Springhead Elementary School in Plant City, was honored Tuesday as Hillsborough County's instructional support employee of the year. ...more

April 1, 2009

LaFleur's Tampa was edged out by Orlando Metroplex at the Florida State Level 10 Gymnastics championships, taking second place with a total of 112.750 points. ...more

April 1, 2009

LaFleur's Tampa was edged out by Orlando Metroplex at the Florida State Level 10 Gymnastics championships, taking second place with a total of 112.750 points. ...more

April 1, 2009

LaFleur's Tampa was edged out by Orlando Metroplex at the Florida State Level 10 Gymnastics championships, taking second place with a total of 112.750 points. ...more

April 1, 2009

William R. Davis, the custodian at Springhead Elementary School in Plant City, is Hillsborough County's instructional support employee of the year. ...more

March 31, 2009

The Tampa Bay area is on pace this year to exceed permit applications from previous years, according to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Some people are worried about the recession; others believe a new president will mean bans on weapons. ...more

March 30, 2009