The majority of Hillsborough County offices will be closed Sept. 3.
The National Weather Service says the threat has diminished but residents should stay alert.
World Champion Sand Sculptors worked around the clock to create patriotic pieces for the 2012 Republican National Convention.
Florida’s unemployment rate was up to 8.8 percent in July after two consecutive months of staying at 8.6 percent.
Hillsborough County Animal Services will conduct disaster training for volunteers to assist at pet-friendly evacuation shelters;
Supreme Court Justice Peggy A. Quince will talk about Florida's judicial merit retention system at the Aug. 28 meeting.
The event will take place Friday, Aug. 17 at 4 p.m. at the Hillsborough County Republican Party Headquarters in Brandon.
The Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority has created a traffic website for residents and visitors.
Ronda Storms met with supporters Primary Election Night at Cheddar Biscuit in the Plaza Bella shopping center in Bloomindgale to watch returns. Storms, a state Senator, beat Rob Turner in her race to become Hillsborough County's next property appraiser.
The seat is currently held by Sen. Ronda Storms, R-Brandon, who is running for Hillsborough County property appraiser.
As of 8 p.m., 178 of the 347 voting precincts had reported.
A Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections spokesman says this year's Aug. 14 turnout has exceeded the 2008 Primary Election.
The Hillsborough County Health Department raw oysters from Tampa Bay can cause a potentially life-threatening illness.
Republicans and Democrats have a chance to vote for the candidate of their choice to run on the November ballot.
Debbie Cox Roush is giving area Republicans a chance to get involved in the upcoming RNC.
Ian Hallett comes to Hillsborough County from the Austin Animal Services where he saved 90 percent of the animals under the shelter's care.
Hillsborough County is asking for residents' opinions to help develop the county's strategic plan.
The deadline is Friday, Aug. 17.
The East Hillsborough Democratic Club will meet Tuesday, Aug. 14 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Barnacles, 926 Providence Rd., Brandon.
Consumers should register all phones, including wireless phones, with the National Do Not Call Registry by visiting www.donotcall.gov.
Requests are due by 5 p.m. Aug. 8.
Signed copies of Jon McNaughton's works are on sale at the convention.
Arizona Sen. John McCain, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Florida Gov. Rick Scott are among the marquee speakers at the Tampa event.
This year's budget includes an expansion of the Riverview Fire Station and construction of the FishHawk Area Recreation Center.
The change goes into effect Aug. 1.
Rachel Burgin and Tom Lee, Republlican candidates for the Senate District 24 race, addressed a full house at the July 30 Alafia Republican Club meeting.
All eligible voters can cast their ballot at any of the 15 approved Early Voting site in Hillsborough County.
The meeting will take place Monday at the Bell Shoals Beef O' Brady's.
Burgin called the charges "completely and entirely unfounded."
As the nation ponders gun control laws following the Aurora, Colo., shooting, Florida is about to become the first state in the nation with one million concealed weapons permits.
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Residents are asked to submit their best photos showing the beauty of the county's conservation lands by Sept. 24.
The unemployment rate is 8.6, the lowest since December 2008.
Hillsborough County Schools and the Back-to-School Coalition of Hillsborough County are co-hosting opportunities for free physicals and immunizations on upcoming Saturdays.
As the August primary approaches, both candidates for state Senate go on the defense.
Former Florida Senate President Tom Lee faces state Rep. Rachel Burgin in the Aug. 14 Republican Primary for the state Senate seat being vacated by Ronda Storms, who is running to become the next Hillsborough County property appraiser.
The Homeless Coalition of Hillsborough County Inc. will host a series of meetings at Hyde Park United Methodist Church.
The club is planning flag-waving events at local intersections.
The primary election will be held on August 14
Attendees to the Bell Shoals Baptist Church 2012 Candidate Forum on July 12 heard from four of the five candidates for the office of Hillsborough County Property Appraiser. They were among 45 candidates there, vying for local, state and national offices.