ECHO Hosts Fundraiser To Fight Hunger In Southeast Hillsborough

The Annual “Empower ECHO” breakfast organized by the Emergency Care Help Organization (ECHO), will be held on Wednesday, March 13,

Brandon Residents Get New Roof After Tornado Strikes Home

The roommates and their dog huddled in a bathroom as the tornado ripped off the roof.

Protest Rally At State Fair Planned In Memory Of Riverview Teen

The Restorative Justice Coalition​ will host a protest rally outside the fairgrounds on Saturday, Feb. 10, in memory of a Riverview teen.

Milestones for Girls on the Run Greater Tampa Bay

Record 1500+ participants help raise more than $7,000 for after-school program

Stop Right There! Brandon Squirrel Wins World Photo Contest

What may be the most famous squirrel in the world makes his home in Mary McGowan’s back yard in Brandon, Florida.

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

Share Your Love Of Brandon: Become A Patch Mayor

Being a Patch Mayor will get you more involved with the community and help keep people informed on local happenings.

Buy A Panera Cookie; Help A Kid's Place

Through July 27, 30 Panera Bread cafes will donate 100 proceeds from the sale of its flip-flop-shaped cookies to A Kid's Place in Brandon

Hillsborough Veterans To Honor Fallen Heroes July 14

The Veterans Council of Hillsborough County invites the community to its quarterly Field of Honor Ceremony on July 14.

Give Day Tampa Bay 2018 raises more than $1.76 million

​More than 8,200 unique donors made contributions during the 24-hour giving challenge

Better Together: Two Churches Become One

Centerpoint Church and Horizon Christian Church Join Together to Become One Church on Mission

Love Brandon? 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 Brandon? 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.

Florida Teen With Weeks To Live Marries High School Sweetheart

Given only weeks to live, a teen with a rare type of cancer married his high school sweetheart.

County Dedicates Seffner Community-Driven Park

What’s unusual about this park is there are no playgrounds or ballfields.

Large Hole Closes Intersection In Valrico

A hole about the size of a vehicle opened underneath the intersection of Natures Way and Elm Grove Lane.

Trick-or-Treater Mauled; 'Car-Hopper' Bust; Netflix Line-Up

"School Gunna Be Lit Tomorrow" threat arrest, FL's "Most Popular Restaurant," bracelet heist, home invasion and more from Florida Patch.

‘Unimaginable Event,’ Fatal Crash, Hiring Expo

Help for Las Vegas, breezy weather, ‘enchanting’ estate and other stories from Florida Patch.

Hillsborough: Dump Water From Debris To Stop Mosquitos

Hillsborough County is reminding its residents to keep dumping standing water to prevent mosquito populations from growing.

Disaster Relief, Free Lunches, Hurricane Maria

Sunny streak, emergency landing on the beach, New England-style and other stories from Florida Patch.

Hurricane Irma Recovery: Hillsborough Libraries Ready To Serve

Hillsborough County libraries have opened their doors to provide resources for those recovering from Hurricane Irma.

Hurricane Irma Recovery: Food Distribution Sites Open In Hillsborough

Hillsborough County has announced the opening of food distribution and collection sites.

Hillsborough County Issues Mandatory Evacuation Ahead Of Irma

As Hurricane Irma approaches the Tampa Bay area, some Hillsborough County residents are being ordered to evacuate.

Hillsborough County Issues Voluntary Evacuation Ahead Of Hurricane Irma

Shelters across Hillsborough County are opening up to serve residents as Hurricane Irma nears the state.

Hillsborough Offers Pre-Storm Options For Garbage, Yard Debris

Hillsborough County may adjust garbage collection because of Hurricane Irma.

Hurricane Irma: Florida Activates Price Gouging Hotline

As Category 5 Hurricane Irma poses an increasing threat to Florida, the state has opened its price gouging hotline.

Hillsborough Finds ‘Waze’ To Deal With Traffic

Hillsborough County’s Public Works department is using the Waze app’s real-time data to help gather information for traffic planners.

Cross Burning, Double Stabbing, Home Invader Captured

USF football, Tropical Storm Irma, scenic dining and other stories from Florida Patch.

Deputy’s Shot, Walmart Delivers, Veterinarian Arrested

Penguin romance, law enforcement deaths, Confederate memorial breaks and other stories from Florida Patch.

Selmon Expressway Lanes Schedule Set For Labor Day 2017

The expressway lanes are set to help motorists during the holiday weekend.

Gornto Lake Road In Brandon Closed

Workers are repairing a depression in the road.

Hillsborough, Pinellas Lead Florida In Recycling

When it comes to putting garbage in its place, residents in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties lead the state.

Leadership Brandon To Host Annual Casino Night

The annual fundraiser benefits the Great Brandon Chamber of Commerce’s Professional Development Programs.

Closures Set For Selmon Expressway Reversible Lanes

The lane closures will take place for upgrades on the Selmon Expressway.

Fishermen Rescued, MTV’s ‘Siesta Key,’ Sinkhole Cleanup Starts

New charge in burning bed case, Sunshine State schools make the grade, woman shot at dinner table and other stories from Florida Patch.

Hillsborough Pet Adoption Fees Waived Until Sunday

The free adoptions at the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center are due to overcrowding at the shelter.

Lithia Pinecrest Road Closing Announced

Motorists will want to take note of an upcoming closing on a stretch of Lithia Pinecrest Road.

Double Shooting, Shark Dragging Video, Stolen Tricycle

Drinking water contaminants, pranksters strike Buffalo Wild Wings, backyard manatee viewing and other stories from Florida Patch.

Hillsborough Records Drop In Homelessness

Hillsborough County’s Homeless Services correlates the drop with the implementation of two programs.

Dangerous Joyride, Unlicensed Practice, Seawater Bacteria

Snooty’s birthday, ex-principal faces more charges, rainy weather and other stories from Florida Patch.