Tampa's Federal Courthouse is making people sick, Florida Senator Bill Nelson announced today. Nelson surveyed the damage and declared the problem goes beyond malpractice. It was "bordering on criminal."........more
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Tampa Courthouse Making People Sick
Tampa's Federal Courthouse is making people sick, Florida Senator Bill Nelson announced today. Nelson surveyed the damage and declared the problem goes beyond malpractice. It was "bordering on criminal."........more
Tampa Bay Area Celebrates Florida Bike Month
For the third consecutive year, Tampa BayCycle, an initiative that encourages commuters to cycle to work, school, for errands or play, will hit the streets of the Bay area, this year during the month of March, Florida's Bike Month...........more
Stogie's Oscar Picks
Actor in a Leading Role: Mickey RourkeActor in a Supporting Role: Josh Brolin
Actress in a Leading Role: Kate Winslet
Actress in a Supporting Role: Amy Adams
Best Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
Art Direction: Changeling
Cinematography: The Dark Kniight
Directing: The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button
a common thing to break on cars in tampa florida
A very common occurrence in Tampa, that being the busted electric driver’s side window (the girl driving the car has the door open because the window won’t roll down due to an electrical failure)...........more
Friday, February 20, 2009
Sightseeing in Tampa
With 165 parks and beaches within the city limits of Tampa, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the temperate climate, sea air and sand between your toes. You’re not likely to miss a meal with the multitude of fine dining options before or after enjoying the exciting nightlife or fun attractions............more
Thursday, February 19, 2009
The Friendship Bridge Is Falling Down
Thousands of boaters might have to settle for fewer fishing spots after Hillsborough County Public Works officials issue a stern warning against boaters going under the dilapidated Friendship Trail Bridge..........more
The Upper Tampa Bay/Suncoast Trail Connection
This morning I ventured to the Hillsborough County Commission meeting to see what action the commissioners would take about extending the Upper Tampa Bay Trail seven miles and extending it to the Suncoast Trail. Don't hold your breath, folks........moreWednesday, February 18, 2009
Hillsborough County Commissioner Kevin White Irate
Last month, Hillsborough County's public affairs television producers taped an interview with former state Sen. Les Miller for a 30-minute program on blacks in politics..........more
Benefit For Cypress Creek At Skipper's Smokehouse
Zach Deputy and Tribal StyleFriday, Feb. 27, 8 pm to Midnight
Call Denise Layne at 813-246-0485 for more information on the fundraiser.
Rescued Dogs Available
Ten of the dogs seized from a breeder in North Carolina are now available for adoption at the SPCA Tampa Bay..........here
Kathy Lovelace Of Zephyrhills, Florida
Kathy Lovelace lost her job and was about to lose her house, too. But then she made a seemingly simple request of the bank: Show me the original mortgage paperwork.........more
Republicans In Washington Flee Back To Florida
Why would a Republican congressman potentially on track to be speaker of the House leave Washington for one of the lowest-profile posts in Tallahassee? Ask Adam Putnam, a political wunderkind elected in 2001 at 26 who stepped off the leadership path and launched a bid this month for state agriculture commissioner........moreTuesday, February 17, 2009
Activist calls for investigation of Hillsborough County Commissioner Al Higginbotham
United Citizens Action Network (U-CAN), a citizen-led government watchdog group, is calling for the investigation of Hillsborough County Commissioner Al Higginbotham and his aide, Jess Johnson, for their actions relating to the County Charter..........more
Tampa Bay, Florida: A Sunshine Tour
Since moving to Tampa, Florida five-and-a-half years ago, I've played tour guide to numerous family and friends seeking inexpensive family vacations. It's been a fun adventure to be a hometown tourist..........more
Redemption For The Ybor City Batman
Hillsborough County Judge John Conrad today dismissed two misdemeanor charges Tampa police lodged against Walsh Ian Nichols when he refused orders to take off his Batman mask........moreMonday, February 16, 2009
FBI Investigating Buddy Johnson
The FBI has opened an investigation into the office of former Hillsborough Supervisor of Elections Buddy Johnson, hauling away documents related to a blistering audit that revealed Johnson had overspent his budget by almost $1 million..........more
Tampa Bay Reservoir Nearly Dry
Tampa Bay Water's 15-billion-gallon reservoir is about a month from being drained dry, a sign of just how dire the region's drought has become...........here
Random Pixels vs. The Miami Cuban Mafia
Help Random Pixels, Write Themnewshawk@gmail.com
And Ask What You Can Do.
Oil Rigs Possible Off Florida’s Gulf Coast
Just weeks into his presidency, President Barack Obama has moved right past the should-we-drill-offshore question and plunged into a new debate about how best to tap resources on the Outer Continental Shelf...........more
The War Comes Home: An Evening with Aaron Glantz In St. Pete
The Studio @ 620 welcomes WMNF as they present a screening of the documentary film When I Came Home , followed by a discussion with journalist Aaron Glantz, author of The War Comes Home..........more
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Great American Cleanup Needs Volunteers
Keep Hillsborough County Beautiful is coordinating the event locallyand expects about 2,000 volunteers to participate during the countywide cleanup on April 19. Check-in will be at 8:30 a.m., and the cleanupwill take place from 9 a.m. to noon..........more
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