TAMPA -- Tampa Bay is now open to all boating traffic, from the upper regions to the Sunshine Skyway. The Bay had been shut down for more than 12 hours after a collision between a fishing trawler and barge spilled about 1,000 gallons of diesel fuel into the water. ...more

February 13, 2009

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February 9, 2009

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February 7, 2009

Friday the 13th will prove to be a lucky day for classic rock aficionados. Then, Jerry Provost will provide live music at a wine-tasting event at Cappuccino's Bakery Cafe, in downtown Dunedin. ...more

February 7, 2009

There's more to boating than simply turning on the motor and taking off over the water. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 74 of Brandon can help you learn the ropes. ...more

February 4, 2009

Sports Briefs ...more

February 2, 2009

From dogs and Segways to helicopters and armored personnel carriers, law enforcement officials have assembled a smorgasbord of equipment and personnel to protect those attending the Feb. 1 Super Bowl. Local, state and federal agencies showed off some of their gear for reporters today at the headquarters for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, across North Himes Avenue from Raymond James Stadium. ...more

January 22, 2009

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January 21, 2009

Thursday's emergency landing of a jetliner in the Hudson River is another example of how dangerous birds can be to aircraft, but Tampa International Airport officials say the airport has taken numerous steps to prevent a similar crash from happening here. ...more

January 15, 2009

Four Colombians pleaded guilty today to conspiring to smuggle 3,894 pounds of cocaine into the United States on a go-fast boat that was apprehended in the eastern Pacific Ocean. ...more

January 13, 2009