The United States has spent $6 billion to $10 billion for private security guards and related services in Iraq since the 2003 invasion, according to a congressional report released Tuesday. ...more

August 13, 2008

Here are some commonly asked questions about Florida's voluntary pre-kindergarten program: ...more

August 1, 2008

Pinellas County deputies arrested a man Monday who works at a group home for disabled adults, saying he kicked and beat a resident for not wiping up a table after dinner. ...more

July 15, 2008

TAMPA - Nothing free lasts forever, even hurricane inspections. My Safe Florida Home officials are urging residents who want a free inspection to act now, as the program is rapidly closing on its goal of 400,000 inspections statewide. ...more

July 3, 2008

Despite an intensive $4 billion drive to protect U.S. embassies, at least 150 American missions abroad fall short of security standards put in place after deadly bombings, The Associated Press has learned. ...more

June 23, 2008

TAMPA The Polk County Sheriff's Office Sheriff's Training and Respect program – formerly the Polk County Juvenile Boot Camp – will close this month, deputies say. ...more

June 20, 2008

A state lawmaker is asking Florida environmental officials to explain a series of delays in cleaning up groundwater pollution that was first identified more than 13 years ago at a west St. Petersburg plant. ...more

May 20, 2008

TAMPA - It's a common complaint from people who contact the My Safe Florida Home program. Homeowners say they've had bad experiences when calling the program to report problems. ...more

May 17, 2008

Former President Vladimir Putin was appointed Russia's prime minister Thursday, securing a new place in power a day after leaving the Kremlin. ...more

May 9, 2008

Residents of Briar Patch, Nature's Hideaway and Trinity West plan a gathering Saturday to discuss Progress Energy's plans for high-power transmission lines, which could cut through their neighborhoods. ...more

May 1, 2008