Greco, the ‘nicest guy in the world,’ makes a third run for Tampa mayor

Few doubt former Tampa Mayor Dick Greco has the charisma, popularity and name recognition to win a fifth term as the city’s mayor.

But at 77, some are wondering if he has the stamina to handle an always-taxing job that has become even more so thanks to the city’s sour economy.

Tampa business leaders poised to enter Rays stadium fray

Business leaders in Tampa weighed in on the Tampa Bay Rays’ stadium battle with the City of St. Petersburg Thursday, pledging to help try to keep the team in the area.

Department of Transportation: Workers still being paid for high-speed rail survey work

With plans for a high-speed rail line from Tampa to Orlando still up in the air, state transportation officials said Wednesday workers already doing surveying work along I-4 are still being paid to continue.
The project, however, remains in…

Florida man and two U.K. nationals plead guilty to immigration fraud

A Florida man and two men from the United Kingdom pleaded guilty to an immigration scam in which they promised foreign nationals help with visas to enter the United Stated if they purchased home-construction companies.

Florida immigration sting leads to 95 arrests

A federal immigration sting in Florida last week led to the arrest of 95 people from dozens of countries who have been convicted of other crimes.

Florida school official faces federal bribery charges

A former Polk County School District administrator has been indicted on bribery charges after authorities say he took gifts and valuables in exchange for awarding construction contracts, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Scott hedges on accepting federal funding for high-speed rail

Gov.-elect Rick Scott stopped short Friday of saying whether he would accept federal funding for a high-speed rail line from Tampa to Orlando, a day after federal transportation officials announced another $342 million for the project.

Florida Clemency Board pardons Jim Morrison

The Florida Clemency Board on Thursday pardoned Jim Morrison, the deceased singer for the legendery rock group The Doors, according to the Associated Press.

With Ohio, Wisconsin high-speed rail plans on the skids, Fla. project gets more cash

The refusal of incoming governors in Wisconsin and Ohio to accept federal money for high-speed rail in those states could close a funding gap in Florida’s construction of a high-speed rail line between Tampa and Orlando.

St. Pete attorney gets prison for mortgage fraud

A St. Petersburg attorney has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in a mortgage fraud scheme, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.