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Arrest Report: Killer Stabbed 35 Times, Cut Throat

Store surveillance video leads to the arrest of a man believed to be homeless, wanted in the death of Wilkin Mieses Baker, who was discovered lying face down in the grass at the north side of Extra Space Storage off Providence Road.

Arrest Report: Killer Stabbed 35 Times, Cut Throat
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YMCA Program Targets Cancer Survivors, Families

As promoted by Steve Morrow of Brandon, who lost his leg to cancer, the YMCA get-fit program for cancer survivors and their families pushes you "the right way." The program is free at Tampa YMCA branches, including Brandon, Plant City and Valr

YMCA Program Targets Cancer Survivors, Families
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Get a Taste of Brandon at Florida State Fairgrounds Today (May 16)

Celebrating its 25th year, the Brandon Business Expo and Taste of Brandon returns to the Florida State Fairgrounds today, May 16. The Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce takes a retrospective approach to promoting the 2013 offering.

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Man Found Dead in Brandon Identified as Wilkin Mieses Baker

The 27-year-old found dead, lying face down in the grass on the east side of Providence Road in Brandon, at the north side of Extra Space Storage, leaves many unanswered questions. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office needs your help.

Man Found Dead in Brandon Identified as Wilkin Mieses Baker
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Residents Meet To Protest Big-Box Retail, Apartment Development (Video)

Sporting "Say No to the Big Box" T-Shirts, members of the steering committee formed to organize citizen opposition to big-box retail and apartment development on Bloomingdale Avenue met on the eve of the May 15 Hillsborough County Commissioner

Residents Meet To Protest Big-Box Retail, Apartment Development (Video)
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Residents React to Wheeler Road Deputy Involved Shooting

The investigators and reporters that disrupted a neighborhood's peace brought out a good number of onlookers, there to see the investigation under way on West Wheeler Road in Seffner.

Residents React to Wheeler Road Deputy Involved Shooting
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Bobby Earl Driggers, Dead in Seffner Shooting

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has reported the identity of the 50-year-old man fatally shot by a deputy in Seffner today, May 14. Bobby Earl Driggers reportedly had "a violent history as a career criminal" dating back to 1993 i

Bobby Earl Driggers, Dead in Seffner Shooting
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Sheriff Gee: Deputy's Shot Kills 'Career Criminal'

On video, Hillsborough Sheriff David Gee talks about the "multi-state offender" fatally shot in Seffner after he reportedly struggled to free a deputy's firearm. The victim was "on our radar" to reduce violent crime in East Hil

Sheriff Gee: Deputy's Shot Kills 'Career Criminal'
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Dead Man Found, Tips Sought From Community

A black male with "upper body trauma" was found dead in a field at the north side of the Extra Space Storage facility on Providence Road. Residents are asked to report any information they might have concerning the "suspicious death

Dead Man Found, Tips Sought From Community
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Video: Big Cat Rescue, Giving Back

A safe haven for big cats in Florida, Big Cat Rescue also spreads the word about the many different breeds of wild cats.

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Children Artists Sought for Center Place Show

The first annual Community Children's Art Show is planned for July at the Center Place Fine Arts & Civic Association in Brandon.

Children Artists Sought for Center Place Show
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Plant City Community Choir Marks 5 Years

A retrospective concert is planned June 1 at Eastside Baptist Church for the Plant City Community Choir, which features singers and performances from and for people living in Brandon, Lakeland, Plant City and Valrico.

Plant City Community Choir Marks 5 Years
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Buca di Beppo Diner Recounts Mother's Day Fire (Photos and Video)

Evening diners were there for a Mother's Day meal when smoke alarms went off May 12 at Buca di Beppo in Brandon. Hillsborough County Fire Rescue reported the fire is under investigation and is believed to be accidental.

Buca di Beppo Diner Recounts Mother's Day Fire (Photos and Video)
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Where To Go for Mother's Day

A sampling of places to go for 2013 Mother's Day. Add your own to the list as well.

Where To Go for Mother's Day