A 36-year-old Tampa man choked a woman with a television cord, refused to let her leave, held her at knifepoint and threatened to kill her and their unborn child Monday, Hillsborough County deputies say. Deputies arrested Kirby Cook at his home at 6:58 p.m. Monday. He was charged with aggravated battery, aggravated assault, false imprisonment and domestic battery by strangulation. ...more

February 17, 2009

Despite recent freezes, local experts say there will be abundant berries available for the annual Florida Strawberry Festival that begins Feb. 26. ...more

February 12, 2009

A Tampa Bay area animal agency is helping some neglected dogs from North Carolina. ...more

February 12, 2009

Time to get into the wheelbarrow business big time. ...more

February 11, 2009

With electric bills increasing, many people might be looking for a way to cut back on their monthly utility bills. ...more

February 11, 2009

PLANT CITY Darlene Davis has been named the new executive director of the Pregnancy Care Center of Plant City. Davis started in the position Feb. 2, replacing Mary Alice Hendricks, who announced her resignation about six months ago. ...more

February 9, 2009

I am periodically surprised by potential clients who believe covenants against competition, or more frequently "noncompete" agreements, are unenforceable. To the contrary, Florida courts routinely enforce covenants against competition. Prior to July 1, 1996, covenants against competition were only enforceable if the covenant fell into one of several enumerated categories. Covenants against competition entered into after that date need not fall into a specific category; although the employer must demonstrate a legitimate business interest that must be protected. ...more

February 6, 2009

The local Starbucks locations avoided the first wave of closings last summer. ...more

January 31, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - After months of tense negotiations, Pasco County school employees may get new contracts next week. ...more

January 31, 2009

A 10-year-old boy enrolled in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay got an early but timely birthday present today — two free tickets to the Super Bowl. ...more

January 29, 2009