Northwest News

Crime Tracker for May 4-10

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

CRIME TRACKER This is a partial list of crimes and service calls reported May 4-10 to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Questions about a specific event should be directed to the sheriff's office at (813) 247-8200.

A Swinging Good Time

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - Walk into the Wild Wing Cafe on Anderson Road on a Saturday night and expect to see folks munching on platters of wings, people enjoying drinks while watching a sports game and a few dozen couples cutting a rug in the middle of the wooden dance floor.

Martinez Middle Scores On FCAT

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Martinez Middle School did more than beat its writing test score from last year. It crushed it.

Movie Times

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

MOVIE TIMES Movie listings are submitted by Bay area theaters. They are subject to change without notice. These listings reflect only today's movie times.

Northwest FCAT Writing Scores

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

ASSESSMENT TEST WRITING SCORES These are the combined mean essay scores for northwest Hillsborough County schools on the writing portion of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test. Only fourth-, eighth- and 10th-graders take the test, which is scored from a low of 1 to a high of 6.

A New Place To Turn For Answers

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Joanne C. King can't bear the thought of her daughters wondering how she feels about them.

Bay Crest Reels In Tournament Anglers

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

The Bay Crest Park Summertime Slam is back, and anglers are wanted. The fourth annual event takes place Saturday and is open to anyone as long as at least one Bay Crest resident is on the boat, according to a news release. The boats should have a minimum of four anglers.

5-Story Hotel Opens June 1

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - Travelers will have a new place to rest their heads when the new Comfort Suites opens June 1 on Waters Avenue.

Sheriff Confirms Identities In Lutz Triple Slaying

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

LUTZ - Hillsborough County Sheriff David Gee has confirmed that Lisa Freiberg, 26, was killed with her children, Zachary, 7, and Heather Savannah, 2, at her mobile home.

Looking Out For Canines

Mon, 12 May 2008 10:09:00 EDT

EGYPT LAKE Those who handle or own service dogs depend upon them heavily, especially for the dogs' eyesight.

Local Gymnasts Well Represented

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Three gyms from the Bay area will send 20 local gymnasts to compete this weekend at the USA Gymnastics Level 9 Eastern Championships in Kettering, Ohio. Leading the way is LaFleur's Largo, with 10 gymnasts, and right behind them is the squad from the Tampa Bay Turners, which has eight athletes traveling to the top competition in Level 9 gymnastics.

It's No Day At The Park

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Amid a countywide budget crunch, talk of park closures has residents worried.

Garden Circle Rounds Out Goals

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

The Town 'N Country Garden Circle's fifth annual garden tour attracted 90 people and brought in about $1,700 on April 20.

Choo-Choose Your Fun At Fest

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church on Memorial Highway held its biannual Family Fun Fest on April 26 and drew roughly 700 people.

House Of Wax Makes Scents

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - Layoffs are rarely pleasant, but the experience led Meagan Albury to her current venture: the Wicked Cool Candle Co.

Bring On Bling For Spring

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Organizers of the Blue Jeans and Bling gala are hoping to get at least 100 women to turn out for an evening of food and entertainment to benefit The Spring.

Westchase CDDs Continue Merger Talks

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

The Westchase and Westchase East community development districts met Tuesday evening to further merger talks and to settle on future legal representation.

Movie Times

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

MOVIE TIMES Movie listings are submitted by Bay area theaters. They are subject to change without notice. These listings reflect only today's movie times.

Rumblings On Dirt Trucks

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

A hearing officer is expected to decide by Tuesday whether dirt trucks from a planned borrow pit on Lutz-Lake Fern Road should be allowed to roll past nearby public schools during school hours.

Olympians To Help Kick Off Relay For Life

Fri, 09 May 2008 15:59:00 EDT

OLDSMAR - Four Tampa Bay area Olympians will help kick off the Upper Tampa Bay Relay for Life on Friday at Tampa Bay Downs. The event is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society and will include 20 or more teams that are to keep at least one team member walking or running on a course around the paddock and parking lot area of the facility from 6 p.m. Friday until 10 a.m. Saturday.