State and county environmental officials donned hiking boots last week and headed for Alderman's Ford Preserve - 985 acres of scrub, pine flatwoods, wetlands and sand hills. ...more

December 29, 2007

Most of our experiences with trains involve being stopped at crossing gates on State Road 60 between Tampa and Brandon, or along other east Hillsborough County roads, usually during rush hour and often accompanied by a spike in our blood pressure because of the delay. ...more

December 26, 2007

Authorities say they have broken up a ring of south and east Hillsborough County businesses that preyed on illegal immigrants seeking help with vehicle purchases. ...more

December 21, 2007

Authorities say they have busted up a ring of south and east Hillsborough County businesses that preyed on illegal immigrants seeking help with vehicle purchases. ...more

December 20, 2007

Deputies say an ironworker drove a stolen motorcycle on several east Hillsborough County roads Thursday night at high speeds while trying to avoid being arrested on several warrants for failing to appear in court. ...more

December 14, 2007

Given that Newsome High School was the most dominant swim team in Hillsborough County, spots for non-Newsome athletes on the Western Conference All-Star team were tough to come by. ...more

November 28, 2007

The Plant City Dolphins youth football players and cheerleaders are on a roll. ...more

November 15, 2007

Men in traditional Puerto Rican straw pavas, or hats, teens wearing backward baseball caps and a smattering of women eager to break the gender barrier gathered recently to renew a connection with their island heritage. ...more

November 4, 2007

Participants in the Westminster Kennel Club or Crufts dog shows don't have to worry about dodging rain clouds. ...more

November 3, 2007

Although it entails months of work to pull off, time away from her family and more hassle during the hectic holiday season, Becky Goble says a single image motivates her to help with the Brandon Junior Woman's Club holiday party for underprivileged children each year. ...more

November 3, 2007