On display at the 2012 Hillsborough County Fair in Greater Brandon were pieces of recycled art created by local artists for a contest sponsored by the Hillsborough County Extension Service in Seffner.
Bob Dickey of Brandon said it wasn’t in vogue to be an organic gardener 40 years ago, when he got his start. Today he lectures to college students about natural gardening and is a master gardener for the Tampa Heights Community Garden.
The Plant City Police Department reported the death of Basila Santana, 75, who died in a hit-and-run accident on Airport Road on Oct. 22. Arrested in the crash was Edilmar Palacio-DeLeon, 35.
Last seen walking away from Rodgers Middle School in Riverview, a 10-year-old girl with Down syndrome is missing, and a search on foot and in the air is under way, reports the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Debbie Morey discovered her breast cancer during a self-exam.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said the "minor traffic crash" on Bloomingdale Avenue today, Oct. 22, near the Target Superstore in Riverview, involved a woman motorist and a deputy.
Organized by the Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office and the Hillsborough Parks, Conservation and Recreation Department, was held at Riverview High School.
The unrelenting determination of a breast cancer victim is manifested in Debbie Morey, the 2012 recipient of funds raised by Music Showcase during October Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Photos and links to Brandon Patch coverage attest to the happenings at the 2012 Hillsborough County Fair, which ended its five-day run Oct. 21 as it began, with lots of livestock, family friendly shows and showmanship.
The 2012 Battle of the Bands contest presented by the Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department wrapped up with three award winners on Oct. 20, at the Hillsborough County Fair in Greater Brandon.
The youth swine sale at the 2012 Hillsborough County Fair was held Oct. 20, with students representing various groups, including FFA clubs at area schools. The pig sale each year is a well-attended livestock event.
Chili and crowns mark the final day of the 2012 Hillsborough County Fair in Dover. Event highlights include a seven-hour chili cook-off presented by the Rotary Club of FishHawk/Riverview and the Harvest Pageant for babies and children.
Taste chili for a cause at the annual chili cook-off presented by the Rotary Club of FishHawk / Riverview at the Hillborough County Fair. The event is Oct. 21, from 10 to 5, at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds in the Greater Brandon community of Dove
October is Fire Prevention Month and that's reason enough for local firefighters to hammer home, with fire statistics and tips, this year's national theme that families need to craft and communicate a plan with "two ways out" should
Day 4 at the Hillsborough County Fair kicks off 10 a.m. Oct 20 at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds, just east of Brandon off State Road 60 on Sydney Washer Road in Dover.
The Battle of the Bands competition hosted by the Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation department continues for a second day today, Oct. 20, at the 2012 Hillsborough County Fair. The winners will be named tonight.
Newly crowned Harvest Queen Kallee Cook and Junior Harvest Queen Haley Riley have been busy promoting agriculture and the 2012 Hillsborough County Fair in the Greater Brandon community of Dover.
The Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting Oct. 19 at the Bahama Breeze Island Grille at Westfield Brandon. Restaurant officials turned over a check to the Bill Carey Unit of the Boys & Girls Club in Brandon.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office seeks the public’s help in finding the man caught on surveillance video robbing the Hess Express in Dover, at 12877 East U.S. Highway 92.
The Brandon Eagles snapped their six-game losing streak with a 16-8 win against the Riverview Sharks. The Armwood Hawks lost to the Hillsborough Terriers 0-3. It was Armwood's second season loss.
