Aug 24, 2008 | Tampa Bay Online
Sun City Residents Say There's No Need For Backflow Device
It's ugly, expensive and goes right in front of your house where everyone can see it.
Residents Crafting South Hillsborough Land-Use Plan
Environmentalists and longtime homeowners continued their call Tuesday for a community plan for south of the Little Manatee River that would keep the area rural and protect natural areas from dense development.
3-alarm fire in a North Tampa apartment
Update: Tampa, Florida - The Hillsborough County Fire Investigator determined the cause of the fire was a juvenile playing with a lighter. via WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg
Vic DiMaio Speaks at Tampa Tiger Bay Club
After a failed lawsuit in august of 2007 against the Democratic National Committee Attorney Mike Steinberg and political consultant Victor DiMaio have filed an appeal to get Florida delegates sat at the DNC ... via WMNF-FM Tampa
On chopping block for schools: field trips, summer programs
“Will any of these cuts singularly destroy the system? Probably not, but cumulatively they have a destructive impact”
No more field trips. Smaller summer school and sports programs. Fewer art and music teachers. via St. Petersburg Times
Perks cost taxpayers hundreds of thousand of dollars
New Port Richey, Florida- Rising gas prices are squeezing everyone who has to fill up a car. via WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg
Amendment 2 supporters rally in Tampa
This afternoon a group supporting the amendment that would define marriage as the union between one man and one woman in Florida's Constitution held a press conference to announce their new name, strategy and ... via WMNF-FM Tampa
Rouson sworn into House after election
Democrat Darryl Rouson was sworn in Wednesday as the newest member of the House, a day after being elected to represent a Tampa Bay-area district. via HeraldTribune.com
Amber Alert issued for Ruskin toddler
An Amber Alert has been issued for a 15 month old Ruskin boy who was taken from his Ruskin home by his father, according to the Hillsborough Sheriff's Office. via ABC Action News
Missing Ruskin toddler found safe in Palm Beach County
A 15 month old toddler who was kidnapped by his father early Saturday morning has been found safe in Palm Beach County, according to the Hillsborough Sheriff's Office. via WFTS
Florida House votes to expand Medicaid Reform
The Medicaid reform pilot was launched in Broward and Duval counties in 2006 and later expanded to Baker, Clay, and Nassau, the more rural areas just outside metropolitan Jacksonville. via WMNF-FM Tampa
Tampa man gets 9 years for criminal identity theft
Attorney General Bill McCollum today announced that a Tampa man was sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple criminal counts of identity theft. via ABC Action News
“We haven't added any in the last year. That number is not going to grow.”
Entities include cities, towns, counties, school districts, community development districts and assorted special taxing districts. via North Port Sun
30 arrested, weapons seized in Polk organized crime bust
Detectives say they've busted a major organized crime ring with the arrests of 30 suspects. via WFTS
FWC cautions boaters to watch for migrating manatees
Manatees are on the move as Florida waters begin to warm up, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission cautions boaters to be on the lookout for migrating manatees. via Fleming Island Messenger
HART Bus Driver Arrested, Accused Of Hitting On Rider
A bus driver for Hillsborough Area Regional Transit has been arrested after a female passenger said he made sexual advances toward her and wouldn't let her off the bus. via Tampa Bay Online
Blood Donor's Bruised Arm 'An Unusual Circumstance'
“It's usually a temporary thing. You hit a nerve ending, it's temporary. There are nerves that you hit. Any pain should go away in no time.”
Ulis Pietri is a regular giver of blood. He's gone for years to Florida Blood Services offices across the county and to mobile blood drives. via Tampa Bay Online
Florida population rate tumbles
“Historically, during recessions people tend not to move from one state to another”
By Helen Huntley , Personal Finance Editor Published Thursday, March 27, 2008 10:43 PM Florida's population is increasing at the slowest pace in 30 years, which will put a damper on economic growth, University ... via St. Petersburg Times
Strawberries: Prime time to indulge
“Strawberries are a major player in the state's agricultural industry. The increased growth is a team effort, producing quality product at a good price and getting the word to the consumer.”
I love strawberries! Any way you fix 'em: strawberry smoothies, strawberry jam, strawberry pie, strawberry shortcake and just plain strawberries. via News Press
4 charged in $34 million mortgage fraud scheme in Fla.
Two former employees of a subprime lender were charged Tuesday with operating a mortgage fraud scheme that lasted more than two years and involved more than $34 million in loans. via Bradenton Herald
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