Hillsborough County News

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.

An Armwood High School student is accused of stealing the identities of dozens of people in order to collect debit cards in their names.

Sounding suspiciously inclusive, Hillsborough County commissioners are talking about making it easier for a Hispanic person to have a seat on their board.

The much maligned Hillsborough Democratic Party is coming off one of its best performances in years.

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 ]

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.

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.

The notice in the mail told Carmen Olmeda she could transfer her profoundly disabled daughter out of Orange County's F-rated Magnolia School.

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.

We all face challenges that can seem insurmountable. It's how we handle those challenges that defines us as people.

Hillsborough County deputies have arrested the parents of a 23-month-old boy left in an SUV for eight hours.

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 .

Tampa, Florida -- The Americans with Disabilities Act says service dogs are working dogs and are free to go anywhere.

A federal jury found a Tampa, with a history of drug dealing, guilty for again conspiring to deal drugs in Hillsborough County.

Thursday, May 16, Deputy Patrick Diaz was monitoring student in the parent pick-up line.

Nonprofit groups that support the arts and culture in Hillsborough County may be eligible for financial assistance.

Hillsborough County Sheriff's deputies do more than catch bad guys and protect and serve people.

Fans of radio-controlled cars have one less place to enjoy their hobby at the moment.

Florida Gov. Rick Scott is using social media to tout the latest jobless numbers.

Cancer survivors and their families are invited to get fit during a free 12-week program at all Tampa YMCA branches including the Campo Family YMCA, 3414 Culbreath Rd., Valrico.