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Suspicious Package Forces Evacuation Of Federal Building

A federal office building in downtown Tampa was evacuated this afternoon when a suspicious package was found in the mailroom, authorities say. Seventy-five people working in the building, which houses Immigration and Customs Enforcement as well as U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services workers, were evacuated about 1:45 p.m., Tampa Fire Rescue Capt. Bill Wade said in a written statement. ...more

January 15, 2009

Attorney: Elijah Dukes Will Pay Overdue Child Support

TAMPA (AP) — The lawyer for Washington Nationals outfielder Elijah Dukes said the ballplayer expects to meet next week's deadline to pay more than $40,000 in court-ordered child support and alimony to his estranged wife. ...more

January 15, 2009

Ports Are Enforcing Credential Cards

The Coast Guard will begin enforcement today of a federal security identification badge and background program at Tampa, St. Petersburg and Manatee seaports to allow workers unescorted access to 68 port facilities. ...more

January 13, 2009

Coast Guard To Enforce Port Security Program In Tampa

The Coast Guard will begin enforcement Tuesday of a federal security identification badge and background program at Tampa, St. Petersburg and Manatee seaports to allow workers unescorted access to 68 port facilities. ...more

January 12, 2009

USF's Mercer Will Miss Rest Of Season

For the second time in his career, University of South Florida junior guard Mike Mercer has a torn ACL in his right knee and will miss the remainder of the season. ...more

December 27, 2008

Reactor's Lifespan At Issue

Progress Energy Florida has asked federal regulators to extend the life of its nuclear plant in Crystal River another 20 years. ...more

December 20, 2008

Progress Energy Asks For Longer Life For Nuclear Plant

Progress Energy Florida has asked federal regulators to extend the life of its nuclear plant in Crystal River another 20 years. ...more

December 19, 2008

Homesick Vrbata Placed On Waivers

Before Tampa Bay departed for its four-game road trip, RW Radim Vrbata informed the team he would like to pack his bags for a trip home. ...more

December 9, 2008

Give State Medicaid Reform Plan A Chance

I am writing in response to the editorial published by this newspaper Oct. 27 regarding the Medicaid Reform plan. It is important that certain points you raised are answered and clarified. ...more

December 6, 2008