How To Find Your Precinct, Polling Location in Brandon

Here are the two things you need to do before you head out the door to vote on Nov. 6, 2012.

Last-Minute Election Day Guide to the 2012 General Election

The 2012 General Election is hours away and here's a quick list of things to know as registered voters prepare to cast their ballots in Hillsborough County.

Title Boxing Club Opens Brandon Location

With more than 40 franchises opened nationwide, Title Boxing Club expands its Tampa Bay presence with a newly opened location in Brandon, in the Publix- and Walmart-anchored shopping center at Bloomingdale Avenue and Bell Shoals Road.

Early Voting Breaks a Record, Harbinger of 2012 General Election?

Early voting is over and the Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Office reports a record turnout for early bird ballots, including vote-by-mail ballots. Is this a sign of things to come for the 2012 General Election on Nov. 6?

Sandy's Disruption Affects Absentee Ballots for Out-of-Towners

In Long Island to care for his mother, Mark Silverstein of Florida wants desperately to vote, only he can't get the absentee ballot he requested Oct. 24 and that he confirmed had been mailed Oct. 26. Apparently it is a major issue for many other vo

UPDATE: 2012 General Election Early Voting Totals (Nov. 2)

More than 138,000 early voting ballots for the 2012 General Election have been cast countywide this week, from Oct. 27 through Nov. 2, reports the Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Office. Early voting ends today, Nov. 3.

Brandon Election Results 2012

Everything you need to know about election day in Brandon, all in one spot.

Presidential, Florida Election Results 2012

Election results and local coverage of the state and national races on Election Day 2012.

UPDATE: 2012 General Election Early Voting Totals (Nov. 1)

More than 100,000 early voting ballots for the 2012 General Election have been cast countywide this week, from Oct. 27 through Nov. 1, reports the Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Office. Early voting ends Nov. 3.

UPDATE: 2012 General Election Early Voting Totals (Oct. 31)

Close to 100,000 early voting ballots for the 2012 General Election have been cast countywide this week, from Oct. 27 through Oct. 31, reports the Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Office. Early voting ends Nov. 3.

Brandon Mom Gives Kids Lesson in Democracy at Romney Rally

Stacy Feiler brought four of her six children to the Mitt Romney rally Wednesday in Tampa.

UPDATE: 2012 General Election Early Voting Totals (Oct. 30)

The latest early voting totals in Hillsborough County, through Oct. 30, for the 2012 General Election. Early voting is under way through Nov. 3 at 15 sites, including at the Robert L. Gilder Elections Service Center in the Greater Brandon area.

2012 General Election Early Voting Totals (1st 3 Days)

We've updated the early voting totals in Hillsborough County, through Oct. 29, for the 2012 General Election. Early voting is under way through Nov. 3 at 15 sites, including at the Robert L. Gilder Elections Service Center in the Greater Brandon ar

2012 General Election Early Voting Totals (1st 2 Days)

Early voting for the 2012 General Election is under way in Hillsborough County through Nov. 3 at 15 sites, including at the Robert L. Gilder Elections Service Center in the Greater Brandon area of Tampa, at 2514 North Falkenburg Road.

Mitt Romney's Grandson Gets To Meet 'Bobama' (Video)

Gov. Mitt Romney's youngest son, Craig, was in Hillsborough County the day after the third, and final, presidential debate to meet with supporters at the Temple Terrace Victory Office. He opens his remarks recounting a moment with his son Miles, 4.

Local, State Candidates Speak at Brandon's Congregation Beth Shalom

Fifteen candidates for state and local offices were in Brandon on Oct. 14 at a "Meet the Candidates" forum hosted by Congregation Beth Shalom in Brandon.

Tickets for Biden's Sun City Center Visit Available at Winthrop Today (Oct. 16)

Vice President Joe Biden is scheduled to speak at a grassroots event in Sun City Center on Friday, Oct. 19. Tickets are available starting today, Oct. 16, in Sun City Center and at the Winthrop Obama for America office in Riverview.

Meet the Candidates at Congregation Beth Shalom (Oct. 14)

Greater Brandon residents have another chance to hear from candidates for local and state offices at a forum today, Oct. 14, at Congregation Beth Shalom on Bryan Road in Brandon.

Chambers Host Candidate Forum Tonight at Hilton Garden Inn

The Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce, with the South Shore Chamber of Commerce, is hosting a candidate forum at the Hilton Garden Inn Tampa East/Brandon. Reservations are recommended.

Oktoberfest Brings 'Taptoberfest' to The Brass Tap at Westfield Brandon

Cornhole tournaments, liter-hoisting competitions, team boot-chugging contests and lives bands are on tap for The Brass Tap at Westfield Brandon, at the craft beer and wine bar's second annual "Taptoberfest."

Elections Offices Extend Hours for Oct. 9 Voter Registration Deadline

Planning to vote Nov. 6? Then today, Oct. 9, is the last day to register to vote and to change your party affiliation, reports the Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections office. Office hours have been extended to accommodate registrants.

Columbus Day 2012: Is My Bank Open?

Columbus Day 2012 is Monday, Oct. 8, and that means it's a federal holiday. But not everything you might expect to be closed is. Some banks, for example, are open. Here's a list to review.

Columbus Day 2012: What's Open and Closed

Columbus Day 2012 is Monday, Oct. 8, and that means it's a federal holiday. But not everything you might expect to be closed is. Some banks, for example, are open. Here's a list to review.

Animal Euthanasia Hearing Set for Oct. 9 in Hillsborough

At the Fred B. Karl County Center on Oct. 9, the newly named Animal Services Task Force will determine ways to reduce the number of dogs and cats killed at the Hillsborough County Animal Services shelter on Falkenburg Road in Greater Brandon.

Deadline To Register, Change Party Affiliation Approaches

The last day to register to vote and to change your party affiliation is Oct. 9, reports the Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections office. Here's a list of key dates and notes to remember as the 2012 General Election fast approaches.

Romney Campaign Hits Local Streets for 'Super Saturday' Voter Drive

Volunteers plan to go door-to-door in many parts of Hillsborough County on Oct. 6 to raise a deeper awareness of Mitt Romney's bid for the White House.

Presidential Debate Watch Party Republicans, Others Weigh In at Brandon Pub

Members of local Republican clubs held a watch party at O’Brien’s Irish Pub and Restaurant in Brandon for the Oct. 3 Presidential Debate. Their views, clearly apparent, were weighed against young patrons who reported no party affiliation.

Early Voting Days Reduced to 8, Call Center Open

The Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Office is gearing up for the 2012 General Election with announcements concerning reduced early voting days, voter identification requirements and a number to call to get your questions answered.

Greater Brandon Residents Invited to Take Part in National Public Lands Day

Ruskin's Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve is one of some 2,100 sites targeted for National Public Lands Day on Sept. 29. More than 170,000 volunteers are expected to participate in the largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands nationwide.

Obama Headed to St. Pete College This Weekend

President Barack Obama is scheduled to speak at a grassroots event at the Seminole campus of St. Petersburg College on Saturday, Sept. 8. Tickets could still be available.

Connie Mack and His Penny Plan

Seniors’ Prom

Chocolate Blues and Business Networking Festival

Tampa 912 Brandon Inaugural Meeting

The Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce Membership Luncheon - Rob Turner, Hillsborough County Property Appraiser

Seffner Mango Library Book Sales

The Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce Membership Luncheon: Congressional Update

Ask A Lawyer: Elder Law

Coming Up: Hillsborough County Commissioners Meet Feb. 16 at the Fred B. Karl County Center

The agenda is out for the Feb. 16 meeting of your Hillsborough County Commissioners. Here's some agenda highlights — and links to explore the agenda yourself.

State Budget Released, What it Could Mean for You: A Primer for Getting Up to Speed

Gov. Rick Scott unveiled his first budget proposal at a Feb. 7 Tea Party gathering in Eustis. He then returned to the Florida State Capitol for a press briefing on his two-year budget plan.