Early Peek At I-4 Selmon Expressway Connector

Here's a primer, and an advance look, at the new north-south toll road that will connect Interstate 4 with the Selmon Expressway.

Tampa Electric Rate Hike Approved, What It Means For Your Electric Bill

Starting Nov. 1, the monthly bill for the average residential customer is slated to rise.

CAN-DO Big-Box Opponents Meet, Residents Vote To Sue

The passion to fight a big-box retail development on Bloomingdale Avenue has not waned over the summer months. New steps are being taken.

CAN-DO Bloomingdale Big Box Meeting Tonight

Residents concerned about development planned adjacent to the Bloomingdale Regional Library are invited to a meeting there tonight, Sept. 9.

Florida Powerball Numbers: Jackpot $169 Million

Check your Florida Powerball tickets for Wednesday night, Sept. 4, 2013. If you've got the numbers 2, 9 and 26 you're halfway there.

Doug Belden, Who Is He, And Why Did He Get An Award

If you pay Hillsborough County taxes, you've written the name, "Doug Belden, Tax Collector" on your payment checks. Here's why he was honored by his peers.

Labor Day 2013: What's Closed, What's Open

Hillsborough County Labor Day closings for animal services, fire rescue, Head Start, libraries, parks and recreation centers, garbage collection and more.

Florida Powerball Numbers: Jackpot $116 Million

Check your Florida Powerball tickets for Wednesday night, Aug. 28. If you've got the numbers 6, 7, 9, your halfway there.

Next Powerball Jackpot: $92 Million

The winning Powerball numbers for Aug. 21 means a rollover jackpot for Saturday's play. Are you game?

Old Neighborhoods, New Hydrants Targets Bryan, Bama Roads

A public meeting is set to discuss the yearlong installation of 92 fire hydrants and more than 4 miles of water lines to support firefighting efforts.

Date Set For Gornto Lake Road Extension Grand Opening

The final Gornto Lake Road project connects Brandon Boulevard (State Road 60) to Bloomingdale Avenue and on to U.S. Highway 301.

Prepared For A Hurricane? Season Still Has 4 Months To Go

A survey showed 11 percent of residents have taken no hurricane preparedness steps.

Mosquitoes Aren't Just Pests; They Can Carry Deadly Diseases

The Florida Department of Health has confirmed that a horse in northwestern Hillsborough County was infected with Eastern Equine Encephalitis.

Want To Serve The County? There Are Lots Of Board Openings

The deadline to apply to serve on county boards, councils and committees is Aug. 15.

Orange Lawn Drive Closed Until Aug. 8

Drivers should follow the county detour signs.

What The New, Automated Trash Cans Look Like In Action

Coming soon, new garbage cans and recycling carts to your homes. A video look at how automated trash collection will work in Hillsborough County.

What Happened In Tallahassee? Bell Shoals Recap Tonight

Bell Shoals Baptist Church's Community Issues Team will host its 2013 Florida Legislative Wrap-Up Review on July 25. Lee, Spano, Raburn to attend.

Riverview Chamber President Set To Run For County Commission

Donna Lee Fore, whose family business, P.F. Auto Glass, has been in business close to 20 years, has announced her bid to run for the District 4 seat.

Top 10 Questions About County's New Automated Garbage Service

Hillsborough County will begin delivering the new roll carts for garbage in August.

Improvements Mean Better-Tasting Water For Customers

A new hydrogen sulfide removal facility is now online at the Lithia Water Treatment Plant.

‘Unspeakable Suffering’ Prompts More Funding for Animal Services

In recent weeks, reports of overcrowding at Animal Services and a lack of proper veterinary care for dogs and cats have come to light.

‘Chain Reaction’ Caused Problems at Animal Services

Hillsborough County Commissioners will hear a presentation from Ian Hallett, Animals Services’ director, during their regular meeting Wednesday, July 17.

Zimmerman Not Guilty: Brandon and Tampa Bay React

The jury’s decision was read late Saturday night.

Zimmerman Verdict Pending, Community Calm Urged

Officials said Trayvon Martin's family has asked for peace as the jury deliberates George Zimmerman's fate on second-degree murder charges.

Officials: 'No Destroying The Community' After Zimmerman Verdict

Officials are pleading for calm now that the jury is deliberating.

Zimmerman Verdict: County Urges ‘Calm’ as Verdict Looms

While Sanford isn’t exactly next door to Hillsborough, Martin’s death has drawn passionate outcries from people all over the country.

State Rep To Discuss Utilities, Insurance Reform Efforts With Local Democrats

State Rep. Dwight Dudley will be the guest speaker at the July 9 meeting of the East Hillsborough County Democratic Club.

Red Light Camera Catch You? Now What?

The Florida Legislature tweaked the red light camera law earlier this year

300 Turn Out For Congressman's Brandon, Lutz Town Hall Meetings

U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross addressed a wide range of issues including immigration, federal spending and gun control.

Looking For Temporary Work? The County Needs Community Interviewers

Pay starts at $8 per completed survey.

No More Slow Drivers In The Fast Lane

These laws join about 150 others that hit the books on July 1.

Developer Meets With Bloomingdale Big-Box Opponents

The ice has been broken between residents opposed to a 44-acre Bloomingdale Avenue development and the developer behind the effort.

Woman In Same-Sex Marriage Responds To DOMA Ruling

With the U.S. Supreme Court's DOMA ruling, Jana Broder said the nation's Pledge of Allegiance rings louder and truer than ever before.

DOMA Ruled Unconstitutional, Brandon Residents React

DOMA is the law barring the federal government from recognizing same-sex marriages legalized by the states.

Commission Seeks Way to Hold Big-Box Developer 'to the Fire'

Commissioner Al Higginbotham has suggested invoking a rarely used legal option to halt the proposed big-box development on Bloomingdale Avenue for 180 days.

Immigration Issues to be Discussed at Democratic Club Meeting

The East Hillsborough Democratic Club will meet Tuesday, June 11 at 6:30 p.m.

Commissioner Les Miller: 'It is Time to Repeal This Ugly Ordinance'

County commissioners voted unanimously to repeal a 2005 ordinance banning gay pride events in the county.

Red Light Camera Fines, Loud Car Stereos on County’s Radar

Hillsborough County Commissioners plan to take up proposed changes to existing laws during their June 5 meeting. What do you think about the issues?

U.S. Congressman Speaks Out on Immigration Reform

In his first Patch blog, Rep. Dennis Ross tackles the immigration issue, advocating a multiple approach to reforming the system.

Wine Kegs, No Dyeing of Animals, Faster Executions: 2013 Bills that Passed in Florida

Curious to see what passed and what didn’t during the Florida Legislature’s 2013 session?