Where the neighbors are pigs [Times photo: Mike Pease] In the marshy forests outside the walls of Tampa Palms, hundreds of feral hogs run loose, prey for local hunters.

North of Tampa

Crist cheered for helping health clinic
University North Health Clinic brought back to life! Three cheers! Victor Crist resuscitates that which was dead.

A new business near Four Oaks? Maybe, maybe not
CARROLLWOOD -- An unnamed company is interested in building a drugstore near the Four Oaks community that could help cure some of what ails the neighborhood.

Struggle develops over community center site
CARROLLWOOD -- While the Carrollwood Community Center is meant to unite people for a common goal, the project has spawned two groups in conflict over where the facility should be built.

Drought takes a toll on oaks planted at mall entranceway
The entire blame, however, cannot be placed on Mother Nature. County officials say they don't have enough watering trucks or employees to drive them.

Community plan may get another look
Commissioners might reconsider their decision last week to delete restrictions on commercial development.

Traffic calming options proposed
WESTCHASE -- With a new middle school opening next door in August, residents of several villages in the northwest corner of Westchase are girding for an inevitable increase in traffic along their quiet, two-lane streets.

School opening to relieve overcrowding
Ben Hill Middle and Walker Middle will benefit most when the new middle school opens at the end of the summer.

School deputy helps with arrests
Three teens are charged in a car break-in at Wharton High School. A fourth suspect is being sought.

Rotary award sends 20 fifth-graders to camp
Chosen for their leadership, the kids will spend a week at both the YMCA and Museum of Science and Industry.