“Even though Norman Harris Jr. died too soon, he left the world a better place. He was my hero and always will be.”
“He was the biggest inspiration in my life and was the kind of father, friend and husband I want to be when I grow up.”
The newest Gerber baby had a chance to pose for a photo with the first Gerber baby, Sun City Center resident Ann Turner Cook.
The vessel Glory is back at Port Tampa Bay after a nearly two-month journey delivering Tampa Bay area supplies to Puerto Rico.
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The Sun City Center Area Chamber of Commerce presented Deputy Jeff Merry with its prestigious leadership award.
A health advisory has been issued for Simmons Park Beach based a potential risk of enterococci bacteria in the water
The Theodore Roosevelt Hillsborough Forever Conservation Award recognizes dedication to preserving natural resources.
The Tampa Hillsborough Homeless Initiative is seeking help for its 2018 Point-in-Time Count.
Hillsborough County residents can still get assistance with Hurricane Irma recovery efforts can still contact hotlines and go online.
Hillsborough County will host a meeting to review a proposed plan to restore the South County property.
The program allows Hillsborough County residents to pick up fish that eat mosquito larvae.
Hillsborough County has set an open house to talk about proposed improvements at Bloomingdale East and West parks.
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The famous high-wire act will be the main attraction during the fundraiser for Deputy Larry Morrell.
Hillsborough County reports on a wastewater spill in the western portion of Royal Pines Avenue in Riverview on September 26.
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‘The Hope Classic’ will help Queena’s family pay for ongoing medical, therapy and homecare expenses.
The Lakeland Police Officer said he just wanted to do "one small, little thing" to make the world better.
Summer fun
Work on storm drains will force a detour around affected area.
It’s almost time for Florida residents to spring those clocks ahead one hour.
Food Network is casting bakers and pastry chefs for upcoming seasons of bake-off TV shows. Go for it! Or tell a friend.
Last year's winning American Humane Association Hero Vet was from Florida. Let's make it two years in a row! Vet techs can be nominated, too
There's still time to load up on Thin Mints, Do-Si-Dos and other favorites at booths nearby. Here's where to find them.
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