Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Maj. J.R. Burton assumed command Nov. 30 of District 1, which encompasses 143 square miles of unincorporated area. ...more

January 6, 2010

This was to have been the year the area west of the University of South Florida got extra eyes. ...more

December 30, 2009

On Dec. 2, the Hillsborough County Commission officially approved the southernmost leg of the Bruce B. Downs widening as a priority. ...more

December 16, 2009

This is a partial list of service calls reported Nov. 26 through Dec. 2 to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Department. Questions about a specific event should be directed to the department at (813) 247-8200. 33548 Fourth Ave NW, Block 100, assault/battery, Nov. 26, 8:26 p.m. ...more

December 4, 2009

CRIME TRACKER This is a partial list of service calls reported Nov. 12-18 to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Department. Questions about a specific event should be directed to the department at (813) 247-8200. ...more

November 25, 2009

The grand opening of the North 22{+n}{+d} Street Improvement Project is the link to the future of an area west of the University of South Florida, said supporters of the community's redevelopment. ...more

November 25, 2009

As soon as I wrote the words I knew what would happen. I jinxed myself. Two weeks ago I wrote: "The last speeding ticket I got was on my 22nd birthday. And like I said, I don't have the greatest luck." ...more

November 11, 2009

After hearing public sentiment about long-range dollars for transportation, planners are proposing a more even split between highway and transportation funding. ...more

November 3, 2009

Crashes on Interstate 275 northbound and Interstate 75 southbound have created significant traffic problems this morning. ...more

October 5, 2009

Law enforcement officers and people from across the area this week will remember Tampa police Cpl. Mike Roberts, who was fatally shot Wednesday night in the line of duty. ...more

August 24, 2009