The city has a big plumbing problem, and a hefty price tag to go along with it. ...more

January 25, 2009

The start of Obama's presidency is a new chance for our nation to actively push for 21st century innovations and clean technology that the public health, our natural world, and future generations deserve. Energy is a fundamental issue in our rapidly changing world, and 2009 is poised to be the year for legislative action. But citizens must participate in this important process. ...more

January 24, 2009

Family Of Man First David Caton said it was a "sad day" because an AARP publication had an advertisement about a product that would help seniors enjoy better sex (Local News, Jan. 21). The next day I saw his photograph in a Tribune article about domestic partner benefits for the county. ...more

January 24, 2009

Florida could get about $4.3 billion in added federal Medicaid funding this year under the $825 billion economic recovery package being crafted by President Barack Obama and congressional leaders, said Democratic U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor of Tampa. ...more

January 23, 2009

Classy Departure Well, George and Laura Bush arrived at the White House eight years ago with class and dignity (despite the nastiness of the Gore campaign and the pettiness of the outgoing Clinton administration), and they left with class and dignity (despite the childishness of the hecklers at inaugural events). ...more

January 22, 2009

In this city blanketed by hundreds of thousands of visitors, tight security and giddy celebration amid the winter cold, Barack Obama takes his historic oath of office today as the nation's 44th president. ...more

January 19, 2009

Mayor Pam Iorio has submitted a list of $695 million in projects she hopes will be considered as part of President-elect Barack Obama's federal stimulus package. ...more

January 17, 2009

The U.S. House on Wednesday approved a major expansion of federally funded health coverage for children, a measure that would slam cigar manufacturers in Tampa and across the country with a big tax increase. ...more

January 15, 2009

After two years of waiting, Mayor Pam Iorio wants to fast-track Encore, the planned redevelopment of Central Park Village. ...more

January 12, 2009

Long before Barack Obama and John McCain were nominated to run for president last year, tour group organizers in Europe were eagerly planning all-night, post-U.S. election parties. ...more

January 9, 2009