Obama Speaks, Republicans To Wave Signs at Busy Greater Brandon Spot

Alafia and Greater Brandon Republican club members are set to wave signs at the corner of Bloomingdale Avenue and Bell Shoals Road on Sept. 6, at the time President Barack Obama is set to deliver his presidential nomination speech in Chicago.

State House Candidate Gottlieb Announces AFL-CIO Endorsement

Gail Gottlieb, the Democratic Party's candidate for Florida’s 59th State House district, which includes Brandon, Riverview and Valrico, has received the endorsement of the Florida AFL-CIO.

Will TECO Customers See Lower Electric Bills?

Lower electric bills might be coming for customers of the Tampa Electric Company, according to an Aug. 31 filing with the Florida Public Service Commission. The PSC is scheduled to vote on TECO's request Nov. 5.

Labor Day 2012: What’s Closed, What’s Open in Hillsborough County

Laborers, your day off is here. Keep in mind that lots of government employees have the day off too, which means lots of services you have come to depend on might not be in service today. Here's a list to review.

Protest Ends Peacefully at Roadway to TECO in Gibsonton

The radical environmental advocacy group Earth First! demonstrated Aug. 30 at the roadway to TECO at the Big Bend Station in protest of TECO's use of coal and its sponsorship of the 2012 Republican National Convention.

Locals React To Selection of Ryan as Running Mate

When it was first announced that Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin would join Mitt Romney on the the Republican presidential ticket, Greater Brandon locals were asked for their reaction. Here's a sampling of those replies.

Locals Join RNC Protest Rally

With the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa, David Gonzalez of Brandon joined hundreds of protesters who marched through Ybor City to the St. Pete Times Forum to voice their dissatisfaction with the GOP agenda.

A Buck Saved in Taxes, How Would You Spend It?

The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners has reconciled a budget that reduces the county’s total millage rate. If approved, a home valued at $165,000, with a homestead exemption, would be assessed an expected $1 less in property taxes.

Hillsborough Republicans Gear Up for Fervent Election Season

Art Wood, chairman of the Hillsborough County Republican Party, headquartered in Brandon on Oakfield Drive, issues a call out to the party faithful to get involved in upcoming events and activities.

How Charitable Are Brandon Residents?

As government scales back welfare, Americans may need to rely more on local charities for help. How generous is your community?

Who's More Giving: Republicans or Democrats?

A new report compares charitable giving by state and how states voted in 2008: red or blue. Can you guess which party is more giving?

Local 'Women for Mitt' Show Their Support for Romney-Ryan Ticket

"Women for Mitt" gathered Aug. 17 at the Hillsborough County Republican Party headquarters in Brandon to greet Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi and show their support for the Republican Party's presumptive presidential ticket.

What Pam Bondi, Dana Young Told 'Women for Mitt' in Brandon

Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, with state Rep. Dana Young, whisked into Brandon to tell sign-toting "Women for Mitt" what she thought about the Republican National Convention in Tampa and her recent travels with presidential nominee Mitt Romney.

Local Democrats Eye Republican Opponents

Democrats running for office, including Gail Gottlieb, Mark Nash, Bruce Barnett and Elizabeth Belcher, face a more-focused race now that their Republican opponents have been decided with votes cast at the 2012 Primary Election.

Women for Romney to Host Meet-and-Greet in Brandon

The event will take place Friday, Aug. 17 at 4 p.m. at the Hillsborough County Republican Party Headquarters in Brandon.

Ronda Storms Defeats Rob Turner, Watches Returns in Valrico

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.

What Tom Lee Told Supporters at Brandon Chamber Primary Election Night (Video)

Former state Sentate president Tom Lee, a past president of the Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce, chose the chamber as the venue for watching the 2012 Primary Election returns. Lee handily defeated Rachel Burgin in his District 24 state Senate race.

How Many People Voted in Tuesday’s Primary Election?

Hillsborough County voters cast 111,510 ballots in the Aug. 14 Primary Election, which represented 15.8 percent of the registered populace.

Live Election Results From Hillsborough County

The Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections' website provides updated results.

Tom Lee 'Vindicated' After Beating Rachel Burgin in Republican Primary

The seat is currently held by Sen. Ronda Storms, R-Brandon, who is running for Hillsborough County property appraiser.

Campaign Finances for Local Candidates: What They Raised, What They Spent

Going into the 2012 Primary Election, candidates for local offices in Hillsborough raised a collective $2.46 million in contributions, according to the latest campaign finance reports filed with the Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Office.

Primary Election Voting Turnout Numbers on Pace to Top 2008

The polls are open in Hillsborough County for the 2012 Primary Election. A Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections spokesperson says this year's Aug. 14 turnout is on track to top that for the 2008 Primary Election.

Craig Latimer, Candidate Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections

Craig Latimer is running for the office of Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections. He currently serves as the office's chief of staff, under outgoing supervisor Earl Lennard.

Michael Arden Floyd, Candidate State Representative District 59

Michale Arden Floyd, of Valrico, is running for the Florida House of Representatives.

What You Need To Know on Primary Election Day in Hillsborough County

How many registered Democrats and Republicans are there in Hillsborough County? How many early votes were cast before Aug. 14? How many precincts are there, where do I vote, and for which candidates can I vote? Check here for answers and links.

Where Do I Vote Aug. 14? And Other Primary Election Day Reminders

Polls for the 2012 Primary Election in Hillsborough County open 7 a.m. Aug. 14. Who's on the ballot? Where do I vote? What counts as valid identification? What does it mean to be a "closed-primary state?" Use this Election Day Guide and get ready to vote.

Counts in for Early Primary Election Voting in Hillsborough County

The deadline to cast an early vote in the 2012 Primary Election has passed. Here's how the numbers fared at each of the 15 early voting centers in Hillsborough County, with Greater Brandon totals amounting to 18 percent of the vote.

Commission on the Status of Women Meeting

Free Divorce Consultations

Hillsborough County Charter Review Board Public Hearing

National Geographic Channel's Reality TV Look at Hillsborough County Jails

County Library Planning Meeting

Public Meeting on Valrico Road and Front Street Intersection

Hillsborough County School Board and Student Forum

Hillsborough School Board Meeting

Hillsborough School Board Meeting

Hillsborough School Board Meeting

Hillsborough County School Board and Student Forum

Hillsborough School Board Meeting

Senator's Fifth Annual Ladies' Cookie Exchange