Test your summer fitness level during the three-race Beat the Heat Running Series hosted by the Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department. ...more

April 16, 2009

Things To Do is a list of some of the most interesting upcoming events. For a complete list of Tampa Bay area events, see this week's Friday Extra. ...more

March 18, 2009

An 18-month-old Basenji mix that was abandoned at a county dump just before giving birth to seven pups is doting on her brood, animal officials said Friday. ...more

February 7, 2009

An 18-month-old Basenji mix that was abandoned at a county dump just before giving birth to seven pups is doting on her new brood, animal officials said today. ...more

February 6, 2009

As the city was reveling in the festivities of Super Bowl week, someone discarded an 18-month-old basenji mix at a Hillsborough County dump, and the dog almost immediately gave birth to seven puppies. ...more

February 6, 2009

As the city was reveling in the festivities of Super Bowl week, someone discarded an 18-month-old Basenji mix at a county dump that almost immediately gave birth to seven puppies. ...more

February 5, 2009

TAMPA -- Hillsborough County will soon get $19 million from the federal government to buy abandoned, foreclosed homes in neighborhoods hard-hit by foreclosures and falling home values. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development said today it has approved the county's plan to spend the grant money. ...more

December 30, 2008

Ready to walk? Here's the gear you'll need: •Water bottle ...more

December 20, 2008

Concerned about child care facilities in your area or a lack of affordable housing? ...more

December 17, 2008

Concerned about child care facilities in your area or a lack of affordable housing? ...more

December 17, 2008