Two free writers' workshops will be presented by inspirational author Debora M. Coty of Seffner in March. ...more

March 4, 2009

"Star Wars" fans are expected to line up outside the empire of Toys R Us stores around the world tonight to get the first shot at a line of toys based on the yet-to-be-released animated film. ...more

July 25, 2008

Hillsborough Fourth of July Celebration; family fun features face painters, balloon artists, live music and more; 2 p.m.Friday (fireworks at 9 p.m.); free; Channelside Bay Plaza, 615 Channelside Drive, Tampa; (813) 223-4250 ...more

July 3, 2008

Hillsborough Fourth of July Celebration; family fun features face painters, balloon artists, live music and more; 2 p.m. today (fireworks at 9 p.m.); free; Channelside Bay Plaza, 615 Channelside Drive, Tampa; (813) 223-4250 ...more

July 3, 2008

Una madre hispana se hace acompañar de su hija de 12 años en un par de robos en una tienda Target de Brandon. ...more

July 2, 2008

Yumay C. Guardado and her 12-year-old daughter stole items on two separate occasions in the past week from a Brandon Target, Hillsborough County deputies say. The 32-year-old Tampa woman and her child were arrested and charged with two counts of grand theft. ...more

July 2, 2008

Parades and fireworks mark the celebration of the country's birthday, the Fourth of July. Many events are free, several feature musicians and other entertainers, and virtually all are designed for all ages. Here are some of the events Friday: ...more

June 30, 2008

TAMPA - While Robert L. Davis Jr. reclined and slept in his 2007 Suzuki on Monday morning in the center lane of Causeway Boulevard, his vehicle remained in drive and his foot rested on the brake pedal, Hillsborough County deputies say. ...more

June 10, 2008

It was just one of those nights for the Brandon wrestling team. ...more

January 6, 2008

Things To Do is a list of some of the most interesting upcoming events. For a complete list of Tampa Bay area events, see this week's Friday Extra. ...more

December 26, 2007