"It takes a village" to rid store shelves of synthetic marijuana, says a Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office major, in discussing last year's crackdown on K2 and Spice. County Commissioners today, Feb. 20, were to discuss a new law
The Hillsborough County Commission will host a public hearing Wednesday, Feb. 20, about an ordinance that would outlaw the sale, possession, manufacture and display for sale of synthetic drugs.
The Lifestyle gym at the corner of South Kings Avenue and Oakfield Drive has been closed, leaving behind a vacant building ready to be filled.
Up the road from Brandon High School, the original Beef 'O' Brady's restaurant on Kings Avenue pays tribute to the school's storied wrestling team and its individual state champions.
Angelina's Fine Italian Cuisine has closed its doors in Valrico, but a new restaurant is planned to take its place in Brandon.
The old gas station is down at the corner of Brandon Boulevard (State Road 60) and Lithia Pinecrest Road, across the street from the Oaks Bar & Grill. In its place is an upcoming Thorntons gas and convenience store.
Construction on the World of Beer tavern is under way in Brandon, near Kohl's and LA Fitness, on Providence Lakes Boulevard.
Residents came together Feb. 16 for the 2013 Tampa Bay Celtic Festival and Highland Games at the Westfield Brandon shopping mall in Brandon. The inaugural event is just one of many undertakings in the area held to celebrate Irish and Scottish traditions
The FishHawk Riverview Rotarians are gearing up for their annual Crawfish Festival, which explains the crawfish hats they plan to wear at the MadHatter Tea Party presented by the Brandon South Rotary Club.
Construction continues at the neotraditional town at the corner of Bloomingdale Avenue and Providence Road, founded by John and Kay Sullivan of Valrico.
The streak continues for the Brandon High School wrestling team under the legendary leadership of head coach Russ Cozart.
Rapid Refill, Teachers' Helper, Divine Body Now, Beavers Tree Service and Re/MAX Across the Bay at FishHawk have ribbon-cuttings scheduled with the Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce.
Winn-Dixie is launching an online e-coupons program which will allow customers to load coupons directly onto their Winn-Dixie Reward Card.
Drivers may experience lane closures along these roads.
Rick Faurote is a 1977 Brandon High graduate and community theater veteran with scores of credits under his belt. His latest role puts him in a nun’s habit.
The Plant City Police Department seeks the public’s help in finding William David Mounts, who allegedly robbed the GTE Federal Credit Union on James L. Redman Parkway on Feb. 12. Mounts reportedly has “a violent criminal history."
Emily Di Monaco, a senior at the performing arts magnet school program at Blake High School, is behind the D9 Cares! effort to support the Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids initiative. The show features the talents of local high school thespian troupes.
From heart-shaped pizzas and biscuits to "love by chocolate" spa specials, Valentine's Day is a time for special offers from local groups and businesses.
From Formaggio's heart-shaped pizzas and dining specials to the singing telegrams from Riverview High, Valentine's Day is a time for special offers from local groups and businesses.
The Aug. 31 expiration of the Hillsborough County gas tax could mean good news at the pumps, but don’t bank on it. Officials say the shortfall to the county's budget could amount to $22 million.
