A fire at a mobile home park north of Thonotosassa has been extinguished, but not before burning about 3 acres, an unoccupied mobile home and a pole barn, Hillsborough County firefighters say. ...more

February 24, 2009

Republican Shawn Harrison, a former Tampa city councilman, announced plans Friday morning to run for the District 60 seat in the Florida State House. ...more

February 14, 2009

Republican Shawn Harrison, a former Tampa city councilman, announced plans today to run for the District 60 seat in the Florida State House. ...more

February 13, 2009

Donna Byrne started her journey alone, on a frigid day in Arcadia last week. Jobless, without a car, she rode her horse, Tonto, and pulled another, Jay, aiming for Ocala, where she figured she could get some work before heading to Texas. ...more

February 12, 2009

Jumping Gun At Sinkhole An article in the newspaper Feb. 8 said district officials are considering pumping from a sinkhole off Morris Bridge Road. ...more

February 12, 2009

A woman sought in a case of cosmetic enhancements to the buttocks gone wrong surrendered today on an arrest warrant, officials said. ...more

February 11, 2009

Donna Byrne's story inspires other horse owners to help her with lodging, food and even new shoes for her horses. ...more

February 11, 2009

Students streamed in and out of the student services building Jan. 20, wearing their message of hope for a brighter future. ...more

January 28, 2009

CRIME TRACKER This is a partial list of crimes and service calls reported Jan. 15-21 to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Questions about a specific event should be directed to the sheriff's office at (813) 247-8200. ...more

January 28, 2009

Students streamed in and out of the student services building Jan. 20, wearing their message of hope for a brighter future. ...more

January 28, 2009