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Commissioner Les Miller: 'It is Time to Repeal This Ugly Ordinance'
County commissioners voted unanimously to repeal a 2005 ordinance banning gay pride events in the county.

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County commissioners voted unanimously to repeal a 2005 ordinance banning gay pride events in the county.

County commissioners voted unanimously to repeal a 2005 ordinance banning gay pride events in the county.
County commissioners voted unanimously to repeal a 2005 ordinance banning gay pride events in the county.
County commissioners voted unanimously to repeal a 2005 ordinance banning gay pride events in the county.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Hillsborough County. To help residents prepare, the Public Works Department is offering materials to make sandbags.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Hillsborough County. To help residents prepare, the Public Works Department is offering materials to make sandbags.
The National Weather Service says heavy rains are likely through Thursday and a threat for tornado activity is present.
County commissioners voted unanimously to repeal a 2005 ordinance banning gay pride events in the county.
County commissioners voted unanimously to repeal a 2005 ordinance banning gay pride events in the county.
County commissioners voted unanimously to repeal a 2005 ordinance banning gay pride events in the county.
County commissioners voted unanimously to repeal a 2005 ordinance banning gay pride events in the county.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Hillsborough County. To help residents prepare, the Public Works Department is offering materials to make sandbags.
Download the Red Cross tornado app to receive warnings.
Kristi Nicole Phifer died early this morning when she lost control of her motorcycle on Bayshore Boulevard.
Hyde Park United Methodist Church will host its 2012 Homeless Stand Down and Health Fair Friday, June 7.
The park once again will offer its Park Ranger Nature Educational Programs throughout June.