Rep. Kevin Ambler's Olfaction

"We are the quiet majority that goes out and gets things done. ... I smell victory".........Rep. Kevin Ambler

New Signs For Downtown Tampa

The City of Tampa unveiled new downtown signs today that will shine a ray of light on the heart of Florida’s West Coast and guide visitors to discover all the city has to offer........here

Monument To Slain Detective Dedicated In Ybor

A monument honoring Detective Rick Childers, Detective Randy Bell and Florida Highway Patrol Trooper James Crooks was unveiled Friday afternoon during the graduation program at Hillsborough Community College's law enforcement academy..........here

Blair Isn't Ready To Admit Defeat

Hillsborough County Commissioner Brian Blair said this morning he is not ready to concede defeat in his race with Democrat Kevin Beckner..........here

The Sidewalk Of Versailles

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Good Bye Buddy Johnson

Hillsborough Supervisor of Elections Buddy Johnson conceded his re-election race tonight, after a day of counting early vote results showed a commanding lead by his challenger, Phyllis Busansky............here

I Have Never Been So Proud To Be An American

Look At Us World We Are Not All A Bunch Of Idoits.

Strawberry High In Plant City, Florida

The East Hillsborough strawberry industry has entered into the fray over the naming rights to a new high school opening there in the fall, and no one is laughing........here

Video: Tampa Voters Talk About Election Day

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Florida Passes Hate Amendment

Tonight voters in Florida approved an amendment to the state constitution that bars lesbian and gay couples from marriage. This is obviously very disappointing to the many lesbian and gay couples in the state who form lasting commitments just like straight couples and need legal protections for their families..........here

Detroit Dude Looking For Good Bud In Tampa

Ive been smoking for almost 10 years now and i just moved from Detroit Michigan down to Tampa Florida. I dont know of any good places to find good bud.. In Detroit i had my dealers and could go downtown or to areas like 7 and 8 mile. If you from Tampa and know where to find good bud or could possibly hook me up yourself, please email me...........here
States Decriminalize Pot

Howard Dean on the 2008 Election Results

"This has been a truly historic, transformational election. Tonight, our country chose hope over fear, the future over the past, unity over division. This election also reflects the passing of the torch to a new generation. Barack Obama inspired young voters across this country to answer the call and get involved. They responded to his promise to put partisanship and divisiveness aside and come together as one nation to find solutions. They turned out. They made calls. They knocked on doors. And they helped change our country...........here

Election Day Photos: Hillsborough County

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Hillsborough County Commissioner

Kevin Beckner
Life Is Good!

56,302,616 Americans Voted For More Of The Same

Kevin Beckner For Tampa Bay

Tight Race In Florida Heads To The Finish Line

The frenzied, final push to turn out Florida's voters had stars — political and otherwise — blitzing the state Saturday...........here

Florida Is Palin Country?

At a boisterous Sarah Palin rally in Polk City, Florida on Saturday afternoon, one name was surprisingly absent from the campaign décor — John McCain’s.........here

Florida Nudists Seek Clothing-Optional Voting

Residents of the clothing-optional Caliente Resorts in Land O' Lakes, Fla., said they are lobbying to create the first clothing-optional U.S. polling place..........here

Casa Obama In Tampa Draws Volunteers From Around The World

Part of Obama's grassroots strategy in Florida is to get minorities -- especially the Latino community -- to get out and vote and the capaign opened separate office here, known as Casa Obama, in West Tampa to support the effort...........here

Biden Bats Down McCain Protesters in Florida

Joe Biden’s first foray into Florida’s more conservative northern regions was met with a group of about 30 very vocal pro-McCain protesters, who disrupted the rally in the shadows of Florida State University’s football stadium from 300 yards away with a constant stream of chants — and a steady siren from a megaphone carried by one of the protesters............here

George Lopez To Get Out The Vote In Ybor City

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, - 7:30 p.m.
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2010 Avenida República de Cuba
Ybor City

Tampa Tiger Bay Club Final Debate

Doug Tudor is running as the Democratic congressional candidate for District 12, his opponent is Republican Adam Putnum. Tudor spent 25 years in the Navy before retiring to run in his first campaign against Putnam. Adam Putnam did not appear at appear at today’s debate. According to Tiger Bay officials, it was a disappointment as they had rescheduled the debate several times to accommodate the District 12 Republican........here

Hillsborough County Republican Party Chairman David Storck

This is their chance to get a black president and they seem to care little that he is at minimum, socialist, and probably Marxist........here

Tampa Bay Wants More Transit, Less Sprawl

Residents in the Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority, which borders Polk County, envision growth with compact developments linked by mass transit, officials learned Friday...........here

The Morgan Street Jail Filled With Spirits

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Chris Rock At Tampa Obama Rally

Comedian Chris Rock took the stage this afternoon and told a crowd of more than 1,000 at a College Hill little league field to go vote for Sen. Barack Obama. Voters should choose a candidate they can relate to, who can see they're poor and understand..........here

'No on Prop 8' and Florida 'No on 2' Sites Under Coordinated Attack

The "No on Prop 8" website (and possibly Florida's "No on 2" site) was the victim of a coordinated denial-of-service attack at the height of fundraising efforts to defeat the anti-gay marriage ballot measure.......here