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Hottest Tech Toys for the Holidays? Library Offers Webinar Aid

A live webinar discussing the hottest tech toys for the 2012 holiday season is set for Dec. 12 at Tampa Bay area libraries, including at the Brandon Regional Library on Vonderburg Drive. Also, at any remote location with Internet access.

Hottest Tech Toys for the Holidays? Library Offers Webinar Aid
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Video: Kids 'Will Suffer the Consequences' Without Community's Aid

"It takes a village" to rid store shelves of synthetic marijuana, says a major with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, in announcing the recent store raids in the "Operation All Smoked Up" crackdown on K2 and Spice.

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Miracle Pit Bull Set for Santa Photo Shoot for Pets

Phoebe, the miracle pitbull, survived being shot and buried alive. She'll be on hand Dec. 15 for a Santa photo shoot for local pets, at Hillsborough County Animal Services in the Greater Brandon area of Tampa.

Miracle Pit Bull Set for Santa Photo Shoot for Pets
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Hanukkah 2012: Menorah Lighting Draws Jewish Faithful, Public

Rabbi Mendel Rubashkin of Chabad of Brandon was on hand to light the large menorah in the Restaurant Courtyard at the Westfield Brandon shopping mall Dec. 9. There, he talked about the universal meaning of Hanukkah, for people of all religions.

Hanukkah 2012: Menorah Lighting Draws Jewish Faithful, Public
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Christmas Lane in Dover: Facts and Figures

Care to guess how many lights, how many amps, how many volunteer hours it takes to build, man and display the winter wonderland walk-through in Dover? Here’s a list of facts and figures.

Christmas Lane in Dover: Facts and Figures
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2012 Christmas Lane Photos: A Dover Tradition, a Regional Draw

Since 1980, Christmas Lane on Wooten Road has grown in size and stature. These photographs show why the 1.5-acre Christmas village display in the Greater Brandon community of Dover has become a must-see regional attraction.

2012 Christmas Lane Photos: A Dover Tradition, a Regional Draw
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Video: Greedy Thieves Wipe Shelves Clean of Perfume

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has released a surveillance video showing two women stealing about $3,000 worth of merchandise from Sephora at the Westfield Brandon shopping mall.

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26th Annual ‘Walk Through Bethlehem’ at Kings Avenue Baptist Church

The Walk Through Bethlehem at Kings Avenue Baptist Church in Brandon is back for a 26th year. As in years past, the 2012 event is a reminder of the “reason for the season,” as brought to life by congregants in their makeshift streets of Bethlehem.

26th Annual ‘Walk Through Bethlehem’ at Kings Avenue Baptist Church
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Charlie Crist Spreads the Word, 'Proud' To Be a Democrat

In a tweet sent from the White House Christmas Party, former Florida governor Charlie Crist, then a Republican and formerly an independent, announces his decision to join the Democratic Party.

Charlie Crist Spreads the Word, 'Proud' To Be a Democrat
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More Santa Shots at James McCabe Theater

The actor playing Kris Kringle in the Village Players production of "Miracle on 34th Street" met again with young audience members eager to have a chat with Santa Claus.

More Santa Shots at James McCabe Theater
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'Christmas by Candlelight' a Don't-Miss Holiday Choral Event

Community theater veteran and singer Paula Spangler Klein talks about her participation with the Plant City Community Choir, and why the 2012 "Christmas by Candlelight" show Dec. 8 should not be missed.

'Christmas by Candlelight' a Don't-Miss Holiday Choral Event
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Photos: ‘K2’ and ‘Spice’ Packaging

What does synthetic marijuana look like? How is it packaged and sold? Commonly known as “K2” and “Spice,” designer drugs such as these often are sold in brightly colored, youth-oriented packaging — right in your local stores.

Photos: ‘K2’ and ‘Spice’ Packaging