Apollo Beach News

Literally, within two seconds of the official ribbon-cutting at the new Brandon Skate Park, about 50 skateboarders jumped on their boards and hit the bowl, the rails and the stairs.

More than four years after a high school student who was driving under the influence crashed his vehicle and killed a 32-year-old Riverview man, a Hillsborough County jury ruled against the convenience store owners that sold alcohol to the minor and awarded a whopping $716 million to the victim's family.

Keeping awards a secret from the recipients isn't always easy for parents and coaches.

Hillsborough County Commissioner Sandy Murman, talks to residents about the Apollo Beach community plan during a recent meeting hosted by Apollo Beach Waterway Improvement Group in connection with a channel dredging project to benefit resident boaters.

APOLLO BEACH, Fla. - "It's a good place. It's a neighborhood place, neighborhood restaurant," said Steve Szychowski, a regular at The Docks Bar and Grill on US Highway 41 in Apollo Beach, dropping by three to four times a week.

Two people broke into a model home in the Mira Bay community in Apollo Beach and stole a $500 popcorn machine, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.

They are not perfect, but the new state Senate districts approved by the Florida Supreme Court are a substantial improvement over both the existing districts and the Legislature's first attempt that was rejected by the court.