Here's what you need to know about this summer's openings of rue21 and Perry's BBQ and the newly opened GreatGlam.com and Gentleman's Blvd. at Westfield Brandon. Coming this fall, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and the Caribbean-cuisine inspired Bahama Breeze.
The fundraiser, now in it third round, features local community leaders as celebrity chefs for the cause of giving back to their selected charities. Copper Bell Cafe owner Darren Dennington said the previous drives raised a combined $26,000.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office reports on a June 6 theft of some 29 cans of beer — more specifically, Crispin Natural Hard Apple Cider — from J.J. Taylor Distributing in Palm River.
Tampa Food Truck Rally organizers announce the lineup for tonight's planned mass public baptism at The Crossing Church in the Greater Brandon community of Tampa. The June 6 event kicks off at 6:30 p.m.
Graduating seniors from Arwmood and Durant high school receive this year's Lambert P. Friederich and Marion Link memorial scholarships.
Pam Iorio is the scheduled guest speaker for the June 12 meeting of the East Hillsborough County Democratic Club, which meets monthly at the Barnacle's restaurant in Brandon.
The Westfield Brandon Family Fun Day in June highlights safe, athletic, swimming, summer fun for kids, with a take-home craft for dads.
The VSI Tampa Flames prep to host the Charlotte Lady Eagles on June 6 and 7 and, for a friendly match-up, an Armed Forces team on June 10.
In time for Father’s Day, and to say “Merci From Mimi’s” to loyal guests, the French-inspired Mimi’s Cafe bistro has special offers in June, including an interactive eGift card and a chance to win a trip for two to Paris and more.
The Greater Seffner Area Chamber of Commerce meets June 14 at the First Baptist Church of Mango to hear from a crime-prevention expert from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. See what additional events are on tap for June.
The Winthrop neotraditional town in the Greater Brandon community of Riverview is again hosting a weekly farmer's market, this time in the Winthrop Pole Barn. The event, now known as the "Brandon Fresh Market," runs Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hillsborough school officials reported the news that for the first time, every district high school, including a charter school, appeared on this year's "America's Most Challenging High Schools" list, formerly known as "America's Best High Schools."
B. Lee Elam and Gay Lynn Love, this year's candidates for honorary mayor of Brandon, will be hosting fundraisers in June to raise money for their respective charities. Here's the list of events as the month gets under way, with more events possible.
Residents with medical conditions need to take special precautions when hurricanes threaten and strike. This report shows how to sign up for special needs shelters.
Ace Golf announces another year of summer golf practice for kids with a free small bucket of range balls to hit on Ace Golf practice ranges in Brandon and Riverview and at the Pebble Creek Golf Club in New Tampa.
The Valrico Village Players continue its three-weekend run of the Tony award-winning musical, "Avenue Q: The Musical!" with June 2 shows at 7 and midnight. Remaining show dates for the adult-themed show are June 8 and 9.
The Pit Bull Ambassadors of Hillsborough County Animal Services is holding a special "fun-raiser" at Mike's Smokehouse BBQ and Grill on U.S. Highway 301 to support the cause of pit bull rescue.
Admission is free to the June 2 emergency preparedness event at the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) and includes access to MOSI’s Astronaut Training Division and exhibit galleries.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is on the lookout for a stolen military truck, last seen on Thonotosassa Road in Plant City.
The National Hurricane Center's "near-normal" prediction for the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season leads to these safety tips and links and Tampa Bay and Hillsborough County information about shelters, aid and useful numbers.