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New Year's Must-Do's: Register for Presidential Preference Primary

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.

New Year's Must-Do's: Register for Presidential Preference Primary
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Driver's Concern Prevents 'Disaster' With 911 Call and Tailing Updates

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.

Driver's Concern Prevents 'Disaster' With 911 Call and Tailing Updates
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Cocaine Trafficking Ring Bust Leads to 'Outstanding Squad' Award

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.

Cocaine Trafficking Ring Bust Leads to 'Outstanding Squad' Award
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Canine Partnership Recognized for Saving Endangered Man's Life

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.

Canine Partnership Recognized for Saving Endangered Man's Life
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Second-Hand Gift Cards Focus of Gift Card Exchange Day

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.

Second-Hand Gift Cards Focus of Gift Card Exchange Day
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Poll: Best Santa Claus Sighting

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?

Poll: Best Santa Claus Sighting
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A Walk To Remember Through Makeshift Bethlehem in Brandon

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.

A Walk To Remember Through Makeshift Bethlehem in Brandon
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Reader's Report: Coach's 'Class Act' Noted at Brandon Football Banquet

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.

Reader's Report: Coach's 'Class Act' Noted at Brandon Football Banquet
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Local Images: Giving Back With the Brandon Junior Woman's Club

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.

Local Images: Giving Back With the Brandon Junior Woman's Club
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GFWC Brandon Junior Woman's Club Aims To Leave No Child Behind

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.

GFWC Brandon Junior Woman's Club Aims To Leave No Child Behind
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Major: 'Seffner Bandit' Gives a Motive for 2-Year String of Robberies

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.

Major: 'Seffner Bandit' Gives a Motive for 2-Year String of Robberies
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Patch Talk: Alison Barrick of the Ronald McDonald House of Tampa Bay

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.

Patch Talk: Alison Barrick of the Ronald McDonald House of Tampa Bay