Memorial Fund Set Up For 19-Year-Old Killed On Bloomingdale Ave

The community is invited to support the family of 19-year-old Tanner Roper by contributing to a memorial fund through GoFundMe​​.

Girls on the Run Partnership; Helping The Needy; More Local News

Some of the best and most useful content comes from the Patch community. Here's a roundup of stories from this week.

Girls on the Run Greater Tampa Bay partners with UnitedHealthcare

The 10-week, after-school fitness and life-skills training program culminates in UnitedHealthcare Girls on the Run 5K, Dec. 8

Prankster Adds Racial Slur To Campo YMCA Marquee

The slur was added to an announcement about the YMCA's Sept. 8 mother-son Nerf and Ninja night.

Riverview Honorary Mayor's Race Attracts 3 Candidates

Three candidates have tossed their hats in the ring for a chance to become the next honorary mayor of Riverview.

Riverview Apartment Fire Victims Reunited With Missing Cat

Victims of the Allegro Palms Apartments fire say there were also miracles in the midst of tragedy.

Happy Father’s Day To Norman Harris, Jr.

“Even though Norman Harris Jr. died too soon, he left the world a better place. He was my hero and always will be.”

Happy Father’s Day From Henry Harris

“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.”

1st Gerber Baby Meets Newest Gerber Baby

The newest Gerber baby had a chance to pose for a photo with the first Gerber baby, Sun City Center resident Ann Turner Cook.

Vessel Glory Returns To Tampa For More Supplies For Puerto Rico

The vessel Glory is back at Port Tampa Bay after a nearly two-month journey delivering Tampa Bay area supplies to Puerto Rico.

Love Bloomingdale? Share Your Stories, Reach Your Neighbors

Become a Patch Mayor: The best way to share stories and celebrate the unique place you call home.

Love Riverview? Share Your Stories, Reach Your Neighbors

Become a Patch Mayor: The best way to share stories and celebrate the unique place you call home.

Love Your Town? Spread The Word As A Patch Mayor

Become a Patch Mayor: The best way to share stories and celebrate the unique place you call home.

Sheriff's Deputy Named Sun City Center Community Leader Of Year

The Sun City Center Area Chamber of Commerce presented Deputy Jeff Merry with its prestigious leadership award.

Health Advisory Issued For Simmons Park Beach

A health advisory has been issued for Simmons Park Beach based a potential risk of enterococci bacteria in the water

Hillsborough County Seeks Environmental Champion Nominations

The Theodore Roosevelt Hillsborough Forever Conservation Award recognizes dedication to preserving natural resources.

Volunteers Needed To Help Count Hillsborough’s Homeless

The Tampa Hillsborough Homeless Initiative is seeking help for its 2018 Point-in-Time Count.

Hurricane Irma Disaster Recovery Center Closing

Hillsborough County residents can still get assistance with Hurricane Irma recovery efforts can still contact hotlines and go online.

Hillsborough Plans to Rehab Run-Down Fish Farm

Hillsborough County will host a meeting to review a proposed plan to restore the South County property.

Hillsborough Launches Free Mosquito Fish Wednesdays

The program allows Hillsborough County residents to pick up fish that eat mosquito larvae.

Bloomingdale Park Improvements: County Wants Input

Hillsborough County has set an open house to talk about proposed improvements at Bloomingdale East and West parks.

Florida's Top 5: Our Most Popular Facebook Stories This Week

Governor calls senator's slur "disgusting," teen chefs, burn bans and more — here's what your neighbors were talking about this week.

Join Bloomingdale-Riverview Patch on Facebook!

Keep up with what's happening around town and across the state by joining Bloomingdale-Riverview Patch on Facebook!

Wallenda Family To Perform At Deputy Morrell 10-24 Carnival

The famous high-wire act will be the main attraction during the fundraiser for Deputy Larry Morrell.

Hillsborough County Public Utilities Reports Wastewater Spill

Hillsborough County reports on a wastewater spill in the western portion of Royal Pines Avenue in Riverview on September 26.

Attention Shutterbugs: Patch Wants Your Awesome Bloomingdale Photos!

Patch wants to see Bloomingdale through your eyes!

Golf Tournament to Benefit Bloomingdale Library Attack Survivor

‘The Hope Classic’ will help Queena’s family pay for ongoing medical, therapy and homecare expenses.

ICYMI: Puppy-Saving Cop Named Hometown Hero

The Lakeland Police Officer said he just wanted to do "one small, little thing" to make the world better.

Summer Kick-Off at Waterleaf

Summer fun

Portion of Forecast Drive to Close for 17 Days

Work on storm drains will force a detour around affected area.

Daylight Saving Time 2016: When Does It Begin In Bloomingdale?

It’s almost time for Florida residents to spring those clocks ahead one hour.

So You Think You Can Bake, Bloomingdale-Riverview?

Food Network is casting bakers and pastry chefs for upcoming seasons of bake-off TV shows. Go for it! Or tell a friend.

Adore Your Veterinarian, Bloomingdale-Riverview? Nominate Him Or Her For National Hero Award

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

Girl Scout Cookies On Sale: Find A Booth Near Bloomingdale-Riverview

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.

Rihanna, Most Dangerous Toys, Santa Jaws

Facts about kissing bugs, AirFest 2016, Barry Manilow and other stories from Florida Patch.

Feeding Frenzy, Bobcat Rescue, Gators vs. Python

Hospital safety, love letters, costly hug and other stories from Florida Patch.

Trigger Pulling Pets, Disney Death, Old Sparky: Weird Florida

Awesome Tampa Bay frogs, woman allegedly stalked because she’s French, one massive pumpkin and other stories from Florida Patch.

Weird Florida: Puppy Love, Wheelchair DUI, Tornado

Serial burglar, hypnotizing students, man blames dog for driving drunk and other stories from Florida Patch.

MacDill's Economic Impact, Red Tide, Shorter Summer

Dennis the Menace, Florida’s ‘redneck’ towns, DUI in a wheelchair and other stories from Florida Patch.

27 New Laws, $2 Billion Settlement, Sapp Pleads Guilty

West Nile virus in Hillsborough, 2016 Python Challenge, deputies collide and other stories from Florida Patch.