Unclogging the gridlock
The Department of Transportation hopes changes at the intersection of Fletcher and I-275 will alleviate congestion problems.

Crist, Culp: Different approaches
While Victor Crist points to his success in the House, Faye Culp says she's been successful in the trenches.

Fence or a dog will keep armadillos out
I can tell that local gardeners are back in their yards because I've received a number of questions from readers. We're not fighting the drought in our gardens (although technically we are still in a drought condition and must conserve water), so everyone is anxious to get their yards in shape.

Pride elementary names assistant principal
CROSS CREEK -- The Hillsborough County School Board named a former Hunter's Green Elementary School teacher as assistant principal at the new Pride Elementary School.

Developer reconsiders plans
CROSS CREEK -- Those for and against a new Cross Creek Boulevard development now have more time to work through their differences.

Board holds meeting at wrong location
The Heritage Isles board was supposed to meet at a downtown law firm. Instead, the meeting was held via conference call between a lawyer's home and an office in Clearwater.

Residents push plan to bring HCC branch campus to town
The college is seeking state approval to add a campus in northwest Hillsborough County, and some Citrus Park residents want it in their community.

Opening on Special Tax District board is filled
Bill Castens, who was voted onto the board when the other candidate dropped from the running, replaces George Helmstetter.

Dreams on wheels
Top roller skaters bring their expertise to youths at Town 'N Country Skateworld.

Medley of gold
The Tampa Palms Golf and Country Club swim team had its best showing ever at last month's Private Club League meet.

Store workers charged with using patron's credit card
UNIVERSITY NORTH -- Two employees of Burdine's at University Mall were arrested Monday and charged with taking more than $150 in clothing, which they allegedly charged to a customer's credit card account.

Bank manager assists in arrest
A savvy bank manager becomes suspicious of a woman trying to cash a $9,500 check and calls a police sergeant on his cell phone.