When Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio hosted a town hall meeting here in March, two things stuck with her: It seemingly takes forever to get to New Tampa during rush hour, and residents don't know which road projects are moving forward and which ones are stalled. ...more

May 3, 2008

As city departments look for ways to trim money from their budgets, one department is hoping to expand: fire and rescue. ...more

February 24, 2008

Red-light runners, take heed: You could soon be the target of a photo shoot bound to transform your snapshot smile into a frown. ...more

February 16, 2008

K-BAR RANCH - Even with the subprime mortgage crisis and record-high foreclosure rates, area builders have faith in New Tampa's new home market. ...more

January 3, 2008

For pristine smoothness of asphalt, it has no rival. For access by town or country, it has no peer. Hillsborough County's Flatwoods Park is has become the premier destination for those who prefer their workouts wheeled and their scenery beautiful. ...more

December 22, 2007

To kick off the tree-lighting ceremony at Cypress Point Community Church on Dec. 12, worship director Jill Barber led the crowd singing "Jingle Bells" and "Frosty the Snowman." Children gathered around her as imitation snow blew through the warm night air. ...more

December 17, 2007

NEW TAMPA - To kick off the tree-lighting ceremony at Cypress Point Community Church on Dec. 12, worship director Jill Barber led the crowd singing "Jingle Bells" and "Frosty the Snowman." Children gathered around her as imitation snow blew through the warm night air. The lighting marked the first Christmas at the church's new location, 15798 Morris Bridge Road. ...more

December 14, 2007

A projected decline in gas taxes is forcing the Department of Transportation to scale back its five-year roadwork program across the state. ...more

December 13, 2007

Tax Amendment Mess Letters are showing up more and more about the constitutional amendment dealing with property taxes. I generally am against most of these proposed amendments simply because I think the amendment process is too easy and at the mercy of special interests. ...more

December 12, 2007

Playing With Fire I am very concerned about the emergency evacuation route on State Road 54 from Bruce B. Downs Boulevard to Morris Bridge Road. The widening of part of this route has been delayed to 2015 or beyond. ...more

December 12, 2007