Seffner News

Cancer survivors and their families are invited to get fit during a free 12-week program at all Tampa YMCA branches , including the Brandon Family YMCA, at 3097 South Kingsway Road in Seffner; the Campo Family YMCA, at 3414 Culbreath Road; and the Plant City Family YMCA, at 1507 YMCA Place.

The man fatally shot by a Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputy today, May 14, has been identified as 50-year-old Bobby Earl Driggers.

The sheriff's cars and yellow caution tape, along with the investigators, reporters and cameras that disrupted the peace in a laid-back Seffner community, caused curious onlookers to congregate near the corner of West Wheeler Road and North Taylor Street on May 14.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office just reported that a deputy has been involved in a shooting at 904 W. Wheeler Rd., Brandon.

The drawn-out court battle pitting Lazydays RV founder Don Wallace against LDRV Holdings Corp., the current owners of the Seffner, Fla., dealership, moved forward last week as a circuit court ruled in favor of Lazydays and LDRV on several key issues.

Wondering what types of plants will grow best in your yard? Find out Tuesday, May 14 when master gardeners from the Hillborough County Extension Office discuss gardening with plants that are native to Florida at 6:30 p.m. at the Seffner-Mango Branch Library, 410 N. Kingsway Rd., Seffner.

Today, May 11, is a great day to feature when you extol the virtues of living in a town focused on social responsibility, charitable concerns and community connections.

Sinkholes in Seffner have made national news this year following the tragic death of Jeffrey Bush, who was swallowed up by a sinkhole in his bedroom at 240 Faithway Drive on Feb.

Throughout the year, they work tirelessly behind the scenes, preparing and delivering meals to the community's elderly and homebound residents.

State law requires insurers to provide all policyholders with coverage for "catastrophic ground collapse,'' such as this sinkhole in February that opened in Seffner and killed a man.

A sinkhole swallows a home in Nixa, Mo., in this August 2006 file photo. The sinkhole opened up under the garage, and gradually widened to take more of the house.

When you see her sitting proudly in the middle of Cafe Kili wearing her sparkly pageant crown and shiny sash, you would never guess that Temple Terrace's Tiffani Barner has been through any tragedy.

It took a jury less than two hours to hold a Brandon woman accountable for the murder of her brother in law, who was also one of her lovers.

Looking for a female roommmate to rent a apartment in Lakewood apt. 11106 Lakewood Pointe Drive, Seffner, FL 33584 It is a 2 bed/2 bath - your rent will be 300$. No lease required.

The recent spate of vehicle break-ins reported in Brandon, Seffner and Valrico is another reminder why it's important to take heed of the "Lock It Up" video released by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office late last year.

Byron Cowart is an athlete to keep an eye on. The 2015 defensive end has three offers - that he knows of - and is sure to have a long list before spring concludes.

Between March 13, 2013 and April 17, 2013, suspects burglarized over 55 vehicles within the Seffner, Brandon and Valrico areas.