The Plant City Relay For Life runs April 20-21, poised to add dramatically to the total funds raised to date in Southeastern Hillsborough County, at Armwood, Bloomingdale, Brandon, Lennard, Newsome and Riverview high schools.
With her professional service dog from K-9's for Veterans, founded by Mike and Pam Halley, at her side, a mother suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder gives birth to her son in the Baby Suites at the Women's Center at Brandon Regional Hospital.
Tadpoles is bringing in crawfish from Louisiana, the Greater Brandon Community Foundation is having a tea, and the Relay For Life season in Southeastern Hillsborough County winds up with the overnight fundraiser at Plant City High School.
Jeremy Rosado has agreed to perform two songs at this year's Center Place arts gala, "Rock for the Arts."
The National Bar Association reportedly is sponsoring an event at Beulah Baptist International Church in Tampa, at which Trayvon Martin’s parents were to be part of a forum.
The Great American Cleanup is April 21 and Hillsborough County volunteers, through Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful, are set to get to work at 40 locations, including eight in the Greater Brandon area.
The Bell Shoals Baptist Church in Brandon has launched Iglesia Bautista and promotes upcoming events, including the Defining Moments Family Conference, the Tough Questions Answered series and the Greater Brandon National Day of Prayer.
Jeremy Rosado has agreed to perform two songs at "Rock for the Arts" at the T. Pepin Hospitality Centre in Tampa on April 28. The Center Place arts gala brings Rosado, a Top 13 "American Idol" finalist, before a hometown audience.
Two deputies were injured, one seriously, in an April 18 accident at Windhorst and Falkenburg roads in Brandon.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office pays tribute online to Fallen Heroes who served during Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation New Dawn and Operation Enduring Freedom. The list of 47 soldiers includes 33 who served in the U.S. Army.
The Royal Highness Race to benefit the Sylvia Thomas Center kicks off April 19 and finishes a week before the June contest for honorary mayor of Brandon, which raises money for the Community Roundtable and the candidates’ selected charities.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission offers news to know about alligators, including what to do and who to call when you spot one.
An unexpected visitor lurked near the entrance doors to HCC at The Regent in Riverview, which prompted a call to a nuisance alligator trapper.
What to do when the taxes are paid? After you're done with the Internal Revenue Service, here's some post-I.R.S. movies to watch, phrases to catch, songs to play and places to go to unwind with neighbors in Brandon.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission offers news to know about alligators, including what to do and who to call when you spot on. Also, tips for avoiding dangerous situations and facts to know about alligators.
A nuisance alligator trap was set for a 5-foot alligator that made its way to the entrance doors of the college classrooms at HCC at The Regent, the satellite location for the Brandon campus of Hillsborough Community College.
Limona Elementary School teacher Jan Sedory is in a lifelong battle against cancer but focuses less on the fight and more on acceptance to get her through the journey.
The Greater Brandon Relay For Life, for the American Cancer Society's fight against cancer, wraps up this morning, April 15, at the football field and track at Brandon High School.
Titanic fever is at a pitch as April 15 marks the 100th anniversary of the ship that couldn't sink. Here's your guide to informative Titanic facts. Still have the fever? Catch "Titanic 3D" and IMAX 3D showings at Brandon's AMC The Regency 20.
Spots are limited so sign up now for Hillsborough County's Teenage Battle of the Bands. The 2012 competition is held annually in October, at the Hillsborough County Fair, sponsored by the Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department.
