Seeking Quieter Fourth As a resident of Hillsborough County all of my life and having lived in the Brandon area since 1963, I am requesting the county commissioners take a position against the elaborate neighborhood fireworks. ...more

July 8, 2008

A local engineer and political activist says the referendum language on the county mayor issue is vague and inaccurate and has filed a lawsuit to have the issue taken off November's ballot. ...more

July 8, 2008

Over the next few months, you likely will hear a lot about a proposal to create a county mayor position in Hillsborough County. ...more

July 5, 2008

On a warm evening last week, some of the area's most well-heeled set munched on crab cakes and pasta. The wining and dining took place at the luxurious and sprawling home of their leader. The talk was politics. ...more

June 22, 2008

In November, Hillsborough County voters will decide whether to elect a county mayor with veto power over the county commission, potentially radically transforming the power structure of Hillsborough politics. ...more

June 21, 2008

Hillsborough County Commissioner Rose Ferlita was the guest speaker at the Rotary Club of South Shore's May 28 meeting. ...more

June 14, 2008

County Plan Should Cover Regarding "Good Samaritan Needs Bullet Out" (Metro, May 2): ...more

May 12, 2008

Hillsborough County will not challenge Bright House Networks over the cable company's decision to move government and educational programming to higher channel numbers and charge customers to access those channels. ...more

January 4, 2008

Earlier this year, the city's homeless were bouncing from place to place, moving their tents and tattered belongings from one makeshift campsite to another. ...more

December 1, 2007