Looking to vote in the Jan. 31 presidential preference primary election? Florida is a closed primary state, which means to vote for a Republican candidate you need to have registered as a Republican. The deadline to do so is Jan. 3.
The Republican Club of FishHawk has changed its name to the Alafia Republican Club, to better reflect a broadened base of membership, from FishHawk to Riverview, along the Alafia River, according to the club's president.
An erratic driver caught the eye of a concerned motorist who kept a dispatcher updated until a deputy arrived on the scene, according to a Hillsborough County Sheriff's Report. The motorist, Jerome Marks, received a citizen's award for his efforts.
Concealed in tin cans, cocaine seized in the undercover operation netted some 259 kilograms of the illicit drug, as well as some 6,000 pounds of marijuana and about $800,000, according to the HIllsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Ruby, a bloodhound from the Jimmy Ryce Center for Victims of Predatory Abduction, is credited with helping to save the life of a reportedly suicidal and missing man. Ruby and her partner receive an award from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
What to do with those unwanted gift cards you received for the holidays? Here's some answers from Web sites counting on higher rates for second-hand gift cards the day after Christmas.
A local listing of after-Christmas sales and specials as shoppers get set to clamp down on year-end deals and steals. More to come, so check back frequently. Extend the list with your finds in the comment box.
The season has been full of Santa sightings at a number of civic and charitable events in the Greater Brandon community. Which Santa is your favorite?
The story of the birth of Jesus Christ was on display this month in Brandon, a gift from the Cornerstone Baptist Church off Parsons Avenue, an annual reminder of "the reason for the season."
Scenes from the 25th anniversary of the Walk Through Bethlehem, staged at Kings Avenue Baptist Church in Brandon, reminds us of the "reason for the season," as brought to life by congregants in their makeshift gift of Bethlehem.
The Brandon High School football team, with parents and booster club supporters, gathered for a sports banquet at The Clubhouse on Kingsway Road to celebrate the 2011 season. Recently dismissed coach John Lima praised his players.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office holds a quarterly recognition ceremony for deputies, detectives, civilians and retirees that, among other things, recognizes longevity of service. The latest ceremony was Dec. 14, for the fourth quarter of 2011.
The Brandon High community reacts to the news that head coach John Lima will not be returning to lead the football team in 2012. That came as a surprise to both alumni and boosters.
The Village Players production of the musical “Annie” was double cast to allow for twice as many young thespians to get a chance to shine on stage. In the title role were both Virginia Stacy and Taylyn Olney.
The Armwood High School Hawks travel Dec. 17 to the Citrus Bowl in Orlando. On the line in the matchup against Miami Central is Armwood’s third state title under head coach Sean Callahan.
The annual holiday party for kids hosted by the GFWC Brandon Junior Woman's Club at HCC at The Regent in Riverview included guests from Greater Brandon area schools, including Mintz, Kingswood, Yates, Nelson and Symmes elementary schools.
Head Start children at Mango Elementary School receive gifts and good cheer from the Kiwanis Club of Greater Brandon. Service club members visited the school in Greater Brandon on Dec. 14.
The 2011 Children's Holiday Party hosted by the GFWC Brandon Junior Woman's Club at HCC at The Regent received support from Macy's, NAPA Auto Parts, Beef O'Brady's in Valrico and the Golden Corral restaurant.
Major Donna Lusczynski of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office talks about the failed robbery and subsequent car chase that led to the arrest of Andre King, after the alleged "Seffner Bandit" crashed into a Lakewood Drive pole in Brandon.
Alison Barrick's work with the Ronald McDonald House of Tampa Bay keeps her passionate about her purpose, which is to use her skills as a marketer to promote a charity that caters to housing nearby the families of hospitalized children.
