Tampa, FL|News|
Hillsborough County To Swear In Historic Republican Commission
For the first time in recent memory, the Hillsborough County Commission has a Republican majority.

Originally from St. Louis, D'Ann Lawrence White graduated from the University of Missouri School of Journalism. She has worked as an editor, columnist, breaking news reporter, feature writer and investigative reporter for more than 20 years. You can reach her at dann.white@patch.com.
For the first time in recent memory, the Hillsborough County Commission has a Republican majority.

Clearwater City Manager Jon Jennings has announced the appointment of four new city leaders.
The Florida Strawberry Festival has released its lineup of headline entertainment artists performing on the WishFarms Soundstage March 2-12.
The work is expected to be completed by 5 p.m. Wednesday.
In addition to finding cocaine and fentanyl, police said they recovered 23 firearms in a search of the Tampa home.
Heartland Crime Stoppers Florida is offering a $3,000 reward for information that leads to the identification and arrest of a dognapper.
Tampa police detectives are asking for the public's help to identify the man who burglarized the KFC at North 50th Street and Broadway.
JoDog Craft Hot Dogs at Sparkman Wharf features elevated twists on the classic American hot dog by Michelin-starred Chef Joe Isidori.
The TGH Women’s Institute delivered more than 7,000 babies in fiscal year 2022, setting a record for the most deliveries in two decades.
A 50-year-old man was arrested after being accused of threatening employees at a Tampa Burger King with pliers, according to Tampa police.
Armed with spoons and carving knives, members of the Tampa Police Department spent the weekend spreading goodwill and Thanksgiving meals.
The proposed Orange Belt Trail will enhance the existing and planned regional trail network in Pasco County.
An Oldsmar man has been arrested after being accused of beating another man to death with a baseball bat, the Pinellas County Sheriff said.
The restaurant is owned by first-time franchisees and Polk County residents Elysee “E” and Tessy Jean-Charles.
Spring 2023 registration is open for all new and returning students at Hillsborough Community College.
Florida highways may be jammed around Thanksgiving, as officials expect near-record levels of travel. Here's the best time to hit the road.
The Tarpon Springs High School Marching Band and Color Guard are headed to New York City to perform in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade.
It took Tampa firefighters about an hour to control a house fire that erupted in South Tampa Monday morning.
A 30-year-old Lakeland man has been arrested after being accused of trying to set The Ritz Ybor nightclub on fire.
There are a number of advantages to adopting an older pet, who are usually the last to be chosen.