A standoff between an armed man and Hillsborough County sheriff's deputies has prompted authorities to cordon off streets near Boyette and Bell Shoals roads between Fish Hawk and Riverview. ...more

December 11, 2009

CRIME TRACKER This is a partial list of service calls reported Oct. 8-14 to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Questions about a specific event should be directed to the office at (813) 247-8200. ...more

October 21, 2009

Emergency workers flew a 69-year-old man to Tampa General Hospital after they pulled him out from under a tree limb that fell on him. Authorities say his injuries could be considered life threatening. ...more

April 10, 2009

Firefighters in three counties are battling at least six brush fires that sparked today in the Tampa Bay area. ...more

February 26, 2009

County Commissioner Al Higginbotham warned members of the Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce last week that a group of adamant Lithia residents could derail years of efforts to persuade the county to improve Lithia-Pinecrest Road. ...more

January 21, 2009

The Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce recently added a new item to its menu of programs that support small businesses and promote economic growth on a local level. ...more

December 24, 2008

A relatively new thrift store that raises money to help victims of domestic violence will kick off its holiday shopping season Dec. 9 with wine, appetizers and other goodies. ...more

November 27, 2008

It's difficult to write honest fishing reports in the summer months. The fishing gets so bad sometimes, I wish I played golf. ...more

August 27, 2008

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

Air Force Lt. Col. Darryl Sheets has been a pilot for 13 years, but when he switched to the new Osprey troop and cargo carrier, "it was like learning how to fly all over again." ...more

May 22, 2008