Hillsborough County parents hoping to get a jump on planning for next school year are in luck. The Hillsborough County School Board has given a green light to the district’s proposed calendar. The 2012-13 calendar has students reporting for the first d... »
This report was submitted by the Hillsborough County Health Department: A Health Advisory has been issued for Ben T. Davis beach based on the criteria for enterococci bacteria recommended by the EPA. This should be considered a potential risk to the ba... »
Submitted by Sally Shifke: On Mom's special day, show your love and appreciation with a homemade gift from the heart. We know that husbands and children everywhere will be looking for that extra special gift idea to surprise Mom or Grandma. Come to ou... »
South West Florida Bicycle United Dealers (SWFBUD), the alliance of Tampa Bay retail bicycle stores and bicycle lawyers committed to growing bicycling in Tampa Bay, is proud to announce that SWFBUD member J. Steele Olmstead donated $2,000 to the Tampa ... »
From Chuck Hamby, public relations manager at Verizon Wireless of Florida. Domestic violence is often treated as a “women’s issue.” This view is inaccurate and ineffective in solving an acute, yet broad societal problem. Abuse in the home has a devasta... »
Tampa’s going to the birds. Literally! The Tampa City Council has voted 6-1 to alter the ordinance regulating livestock within the city limits. The changes, which will go into effect in January 2013, will make it simpler for people to raise chickens in... »
From the YMCA: The YMCA will celebrate Healthy Kids Day with a free community event that will help families find fun through active play and educational opportunities to improve health and well-being from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at Curtis... »
From Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office: On Saturday, April 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Temple Terrace Police Department and the Tampa Police Department will collect... »
From Tampa Water Department: The eastbound right-hand lane on Platt Street between Magnolia and Cedar avenues is temporarily closed while Tampa Water Department crews repair a water main. While repairs are being made, that portion of Platt Street will ... »
Elevated levels of ozone in the atmosphere have caused the Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County to issue an air quality advisory for today. “Individuals with pre-existing respiratory ailments, the elderly, or the very young may ... »
A Tampa company is seeking a title examiner to search, analyze, and evaluate records on titles to land, homes, and other buildings, according to the AppleOne employment agency. Candidates will need to be able to make sure that the title to a property i... »
MacDill Avenue is quickly becoming known for its diversity as much as for the Air Force base it's named after. Soon to be joining the art galleries and ethnic food eateries is a combination of the two ideas. Catrinas Cocina y Galeria will open its door... »
Friday, April 20 Two suspects on older bikes walked into an open garage at 458 Lucerne Ave., stole three Trek bikes and left behind the older ones. Saturday, April 21 Someone opened an unlocked car behind the Panera Bread at Howard and Swann avenues, t... »
It's been five restaurants in five years, but the location at the corner of Howard and Platt may be on the verge of finding a permanent resident. Urban Cantina, owned by 26-year old Chris Rivas, will inhabit the building that was left abandoned by Infu... »
Carmel Cafe will open a new location in South Tampa this summer, the Tampa Bay Times reports. The owners broke ground Tuesday at 2601 W. Swann Ave., the Times reports, on what will be the fourth Carmel Cafe. There are already locations in Countryside, ... »
