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UV Index Alert ‘Extreme’ for July 23

Be sun wise with sunscreen and avoid overexposure when the ultraviolet index hits 6 or higher. The UV Alert is "extreme" for the Tampa Bay area at "solar noon” July 23, with a UVI forecast of 12.

UV Index Alert ‘Extreme’ for July 23
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Guess Where in Brandon (July 22)

These photos, shot around noon July 22, are of a roadway project under way in Brandon. Guess where, and why, and post your answers in the comment box provided.

Guess Where in Brandon (July 22)
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Hillsborough’s Civility Statement: Back-To-School Countdown (Day 6)

The Hillsborough school district’s civility policy is noted in this sixth posting in a 41-day effort that gives you news you can use as you count down the days before the opening bell of the 2011-12 school year. Hillsborough public schools reopen Aug. 23.

Hillsborough’s Civility Statement: Back-To-School Countdown (Day 6)
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Summer Reading Rewards: Back-To-School Countdown (Day 5)

Summer reading for grades 1-6 is the subject of this fifth posting in a 41-day effort that gives you news you can use as you count down the days before the opening bell of the 2011-12 school year. Hillsborough public school reopen August 23.

Summer Reading Rewards: Back-To-School Countdown (Day 5)
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Cheapest Gas Report: July 18

Tampa, Florida, state and national gas prices and trends included in this report on Greater Brandon prices in Hillsborough County.

Cheapest Gas Report: July 18
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Best School Flicks: Back-To-School Countdown (Day 4)

Top school flicks is the subject of this fourth posting in a 41-day effort that gives you news you can use as you count down the days before the opening bell of the 2011-12 school year. Hillsborough public school reopen August 23.

Best School Flicks: Back-To-School Countdown (Day 4)
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Back-To-School Countdown (Day 3): Know Your Area School Directors

This is the third posting in a 41-day effort that gives you news you can use as you count down the days before the opening bell of the 2011-12 school year. The first day of school in the Hillsborough County School District is August 23.

Back-To-School Countdown (Day 3): Know Your Area School Directors
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ON NOW: Shelter Pets Focus of 'Christmas in July' at Animal Services

'Tis the season at Hillsborough County Animal Services in the Greater Brandon community of Tampa. The July 16 event runs through 3 p.m. Santa will there through 11:30 a.m. and opportunities abound to foster pets, adopt pets and learn more about h

ON NOW: Shelter Pets Focus of 'Christmas in July' at Animal Services
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Somber Goodbye to Crash Victim Lilly Mills; Donations Sought to Aid Family

Rolando Rojas faces charges of drinking and driving in the death of Lilly Mills, 5, whose funeral at Serenity Meadows Memorial Park in Riverview was held 11 days after the July 1 crash that claimed her life, at the corner of Bloomingdale Avenue and U.S. 3

Somber Goodbye to Crash Victim Lilly Mills; Donations Sought to Aid Family
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UV Index Alert ‘Extreme’ for Solar Noon July 16

Be sun wise with sunscreen and avoid overexposure when the ultraviolet index hits 6 or higher. The UV Alert is "extreme" for the Tampa Bay area at "solar noon" July 16, with a UVI forecast of 11.

UV Index Alert ‘Extreme’ for Solar Noon July 16
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Back-To-School Countdown (Day 2): 2011 Florida Sales Tax Holiday

This is the second posting in a 41-day effort that gives you news you can use as you count down the days before the opening bell of the 2011-12 school year. The first day of school in the Hillsborough County School District is August 23.

Back-To-School Countdown (Day 2): 2011 Florida Sales Tax Holiday