Northeast News

Amnesty day gives snakes and other exotic pets new home

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:49:00 EST

Turtles and birds and snakes. (Oh, my.) Those were just some of the exotic animals turned in today during the non-native pet amnesty day held at Busch Gardens.

TBT faces important game tonight

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:34:00 EST

On the surface, Tampa Bay Tech's matchup tonight with Wharton looks like somewhat of a trap game. The Wildcats are just 2-6 on the season, and a huge matchup with Hillsborough looms the following week.

King High football team not short on confidence

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:33:00 EST

King coach Alvin Davis realizes the deck is stacked against the Lions' postseason chances. But entering a must-win situation against Hillsborough – and also needing some help from Armwood – the Lions aren't short on confidence.

Northeast Crime Tracker

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:21:00 EST

SHERIFF'S OFFICE This is a partial list of service calls reported Oct. 28 through Nov. 4 to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Department. Questions about a specific event should be directed to the department at (813) 247-8200. 33559 148th Ave E, Block 2900, theft, Oct. 29, 5:54 p.m.

Williams opening up TBT's offense

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:31:00 EST

Tampa Bay Tech's Johnathan Williams may not have numbers comparable to a lot of quarterbacks in the area, but the recent production by the Titans signal caller is having a big effect. Williams has thrown for a combined 377 yards and five touchdowns in his last two games, including a 220-yard, three-touchdown effort in a district win over Brandon on Oct. 23. Titans coach C.C. Culpepper says the numbers don't tell the whole story, though.

Target sells Cypress Creek property to developers

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:14:00 EST

Target Corp. has sold its interest in the struggling Cypress Creek Town Center project. County property records how the Minnesota-based retailer last month sold property it owns within the mall complex on the south side of State Road 56. The buyer was Cypress TP Holdings LLC, a company set up by the mall developers

Commission OKs low bid for Bruce B. Downs Blvd. widening

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST

Hillsborough County commissioners agreed Wednesday to award the first phase of the Bruce B. Downs Boulevard widening project to a company that submitted a bid $31 million less than the county's estimated cost. By a 4-3 vote, the commission approved a $40.5 million bid by Kamminga & Roodvoets Inc. of Tampa to widen Bruce B. Downs Boulevard from Palm Springs Boulevard to Pebble Creek Drive. The company, which is also known as K&R, submitted the lowest of eight bids for the job.

Learn about city trip to England

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Joe Affronti, the mayor of Temple Terrace, has accepted an invitation from Councillor Pamela Holden-Brown, mayor of the Borough of Eastleigh, England, for a sister city exchange visit.

Actors take on 'Graveyard'

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

A production that earned its playwright what many consider one of the world's largest student literary prizes is about to debut in Florida on stage at Tampa Bay Tech.

Local paramedics get new diagnosis tool

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

To Fire Chief Keith Chapman, their value was obvious. Having experienced first-hand the life-saving potential of ultrasound machines when he worked several years ago in Tampa General Hospital's emergency room, he dreamed of possessing similar transportable tools for the city's 45-member team of firefighter-paramedics.

Live Oak cuts owner fees

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

With residents in control for the first time, property owners will pay $420 less next year to run their homeowners association.

Driver's kind acts awarded again

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Michelle Wilkinson loves people of all ages. But the 35-year-old city employee's greatest joy comes from interacting with seniors.

Post your calendar of events at northwest.TBO.com

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Things to Do is a list of interesting upcoming events. Friday and Saturday Actors at work

Cory Lake Isles looks to repair fountain

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

The Cory Lake Isles Community Development District's board of supervisors is studying options to fix a fountain and add traffic-calming devices at the gate leading to Cross Creek Boulevard.

Soccer teams shift districts

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

The soccer season begins this month, with many of the area's top girls teams changing classes and districts. Here is a brief look at the Northeast area's top teams, Freedom and Wharton.

City, hospital gear up to honor veterans

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Veterans Day is a federal holiday meant to honor military personnel who have sacrificed their lives for the good of our nation.

Church holds Oktoberfest

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Christ Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and School held its annual Oktoberfest celebration Oct. 24.

Little League turns back the clock

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

The Little League is finding ways to give back to the community.

Coach gets skaters up to speed

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Roy Paz employs many skills as a veteran Tampa police officer, but the training that gives him the most joy and keeps him in tip-top condition happens on a skating rink.

Prosecutors drop case against 1 suspect in USF bomb hoax

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EST

Prosecutors have dropped the case against a University of South Florida student accused of standing up on a campus bus during a school lockdown and saying he had a bomb.