5 hrs ago | St. Petersburg Times
GaYBOR group wins unexpected recognition as economic engine
In the recent past, it would seem almost unthinkable that the Hillsborough County Commission would salute a group promoting the region to gay business owners and tourists.
10 hrs ago | WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg
Teen accused of stealing identities to collect debit cards
An Armwood High School student is accused of stealing the identities of dozens of people in order to collect debit cards in their names.
13 hrs ago | St. Petersburg Times
The intriguing idea of a Hispanic commission district
Sounding suspiciously inclusive, Hillsborough County commissioners are talking about making it easier for a Hispanic person to have a seat on their board.
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Hillsborough County Democrats elect a new chairman
The much maligned Hillsborough Democratic Party is coming off one of its best performances in years.
HART to use $1.2 million to add bus hours on nights and weekends
Talk about doing more with less. The proposed fiscal year 2014 operating and capital budget for Hillsborough County's transit agency will come in nearly 27 percent lower than last year.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
Man With Loaded Firearm Arrested Near Turkey Creek Middle School
A self-proclaimed "sovereign citizen" was arrested on school grounds in Plant City, after the suspect, Bruce Charmers Hicks, 46, strolled by Turkey Creek Middle School on May 16 with a "small firearm holstered on his left hip," according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Partisan fight likely on push for Hillsborough Hispanic seat
Republicans on the Hillsborough County Commission have twice refused in the past two years to even discuss changing their district boundaries to make it easier for a Hispanic to win a seat.
Options lacking for parents of disabled kids at F schools
The notice in the mail told Carmen Olmeda she could transfer her profoundly disabled daughter out of Orange County's F-rated Magnolia School.
Gay Activists Interrupt Sen. Rubio's Speech
Activists angry at the immigration stance of Florida senator Marco Rubio interrupted his speech at Saturday's Hillsborough County Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner in Tampa.
Get Inspired to Climb Your Own Mountain
We all face challenges that can seem insurmountable. It's how we handle those challenges that defines us as people.
Parents Of Toddler Arrested For Leaving Him In Car
Hillsborough County deputies have arrested the parents of a 23-month-old boy left in an SUV for eight hours.
Gardening Help is Only a Phone Call Away
Not sure what to do about those bugs chewing up your flowers? Concerned about selecting the right plants for your yard? Wondering what kind of grass is the most drought tolerant? Just pick up the phone and call the Hillsborough County Extension .
Assistant principal denied service dog at school
Tampa, Florida -- The Americans with Disabilities Act says service dogs are working dogs and are free to go anywhere.
Man found guilty of drug dealing, faces life sentence
A federal jury found a Tampa, with a history of drug dealing, guilty for again conspiring to deal drugs in Hillsborough County.
Deputy arrests "sovereign citizen" on school grounds
Thursday, May 16, Deputy Patrick Diaz was monitoring student in the parent pick-up line.
Arts Council Offering Grants for Cultural Arts Programs
Nonprofit groups that support the arts and culture in Hillsborough County may be eligible for financial assistance.
Cops: Black Bear Took Up Roost in Tree
Hillsborough County Sheriff's deputies do more than catch bad guys and protect and serve people.
RC Track at Lake Park Getting Overhaul
Fans of radio-controlled cars have one less place to enjoy their hobby at the moment.
5 things to know in Florida for May 17
Florida Gov. Rick Scott is using social media to tout the latest jobless numbers.