Lenders are owners In your cover article on pending foreclosed properties Nov. 4, the manager of Hillsborough County Code Enforcement was quoted: "The lender doesn't own the property, so we can't legally make them maintain it." Excuse me? ...more

November 6, 2009

Hillsborough County is sending a message about roadside advertising: If it's illegal, it will be gone. The effort involves members of the Hillsborough County Code Enforcement Office, along with code enforcement officers from Tampa, Plant City and Temple Terrace. ...more

July 28, 2009

The free Family Fall Festival has exhibitors, activities, music, prizes and food. ...more

October 22, 2008

Debris from a collapsing roof pushed a woman against a wall today outside of a Circle K convenience store in Valrico, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. ...more

June 17, 2008

Evoking the spirit of kitschy Americana like giant balls of string or alligator wrestling, seven aluminum-plated travel trailers once destined for the junkyard have gotten unexpected mileage as a roadside curiosity along eastbound Interstate 4. ...more

January 9, 2008