Pets May Suffer Spring Allergies, Too, Vets Say

There are some steps Tampa Bay area residents can take to help their dogs and cats weather allergy season a little better.

Arrest Made In Plant City Gas Station Homicide

A Plant City man has been charged in connection with the Friday death of a Michigan man at a gas station.

Pay Your Respects To Abraham Lincoln On Tax Day: Opinion

In an uncanny twist of fate, Tax Day is a reminder of the assassination of the Father of income taxes and ever expanding federal government

Homes For Sale In The Brandon Area

Browse some of the latest listings in Brandon and beyond.

ICYMI: Tampa Bay's 1st Portillo's Hot Dogs Opens Soon

The official opening for the restaurant’s first Tampa Bay location is set for Tuesday.

Frontier Issues Continue, Rick Scott Fires Back, Smokey Bear Saved

Shark knocks into paddleboarder, clouded leopard cubs, tax deadline looms and other stories from Florida Patch.

UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation Offers Medical Grants to Children in Brandon

Qualifying families can receive up to $5,000 per grant with a maximum of $10,000 per child to help pay for medical services and equipment.

Colonnade Closes, Florida Vacation Scams, Gov. Rick Scott Blasted

Man wins $1 million prize, 87 animals seized, man dies after tasing and other stories from Florida Patch.

Crash Closes Section Of State Road 60

The Wednesday morning crash has left lanes closed in the westbound direction.

Brandon Portillo's Hot Dogs Opens Next Week

The official opening for the restaurant’s first Tampa Bay location is set for Tuesday.

Lance Ringhaver Killed In U.S. 41 Crash

The former leader of south Hillsborough County’s Caterpillar dealership and a minority owner of the Tampa Bay Rays died Monday.

Faulty Electric Tap Sparked Grow House Fire, Officials Say

A Brandon home went up in flames Monday, but deputies were able to salvage 270 pounds of marijuana and other evidence.

SeaWorld Sets Opening Date For Mako Roller Coaster

The new thrill ride will be the Orlando area’s longest, fastest and tallest ride yet, according to SeaWorld.

Roaming Gator Makes A House Call

A Plant City man found himself trapped inside his home when the alligator came knocking.

Homes For Sale In The Brandon Area

House hunters will find a number of properties on the market in the Brandon area.

ICYMI: Florida Springtime Dangers

When the weather gets warmer and wetter, some Sunshine State critters become a bit more active.

2 Killed In Bell Shoals Road Crash

The accident occurred Thursday evening, killing a Brandon man and Tampa woman.

Florida Sheriff Calls Out Barack Obama On Prison Releases

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says early release for 61 convicted felons, including 11 Floridians, is ‘outrageous.’

Armed Teens' Snapchat Video Backfired, Deputies Say

Two Florida high school students face criminal charges after their video caught the attention of Orange County Sheriff’s deputies.

"Something Old, Something New" Concert by USF Choral Studies

Please join USF Choarl Studies department as they present, "Something Old, Something New".

"Something Old, Something New" Concert by USF Choral Studies

Please join USF Choarl Studies department as they present, "Something Old, Something New".

Gov. Rick Scott's Attempt To Woo Yale To Florida Falls Flat

The Connecticut state legislature proposed a tax that would tax the university 7 percent on its endowment.

Florida's Spring Dangers, Bunny Cop, Undocumented Immigrants

Zika virus cases climb, algebra in schools, storms in the forecast and other stories from Florida Patch.

STEMPILOT INSTALLING FLIGHT SIMULATOR & STEM CURRICULUM "EDUSTATIONS" IN K-12 CLASSROOMS ACROSS FLORIDA

To date, STEMPilot has installed 60 innovative "Edustations" in schools statewide to teach STEM principles to K-12 students

Tampa Man Killed In Seffner Wrong-Way Crash

A Plant City resident was also seriously injured in the Friday morning accident.

Daring Rescue, Orangutan Egg Hunt, DUI Checkpoint

Population boom, stormy weather, baby food recall and other stories from Florida Patch.

Good Friday 2016 Lee Roy Selmon Expressway Hours

The Tampa, Hillsborough County Expressway Authority has announced the schedule for the reversible express lanes March 25.

Missing Varico Teen Found

The Durant High School student hadn’t been seen since Tuesday night.

Selfie-Snapping Theft Suspect Sought By Deputies

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is hoping someone can help connect the face to a name.

Cruise To Cuba, Cobra's Curse, Deadly Phony Xanax

Fake cop, pro-gun mom may face charges, more money awarded to Hulk Hogan and other stories from Florida Patch.

$140 Million For Hulk Hogan, Swimming Deer, Def Leppard

Crash kills three; wrong-way driver was over legal limit, report shows; spice-related overdoses and other stories from Florida Patch.

HCC Hosts STEM, Robotics Summer Camps

Three skill levels of technology camps available for middle and high school students.

Homes For Sale In The Brandon Area

House hunters will find a number of properties on the market in the Brandon area.

Watch: Massive Gator Crashes Florida School's Dismissal

School officials say 10-foot reptile showed up just before the final bell.

SeaWorld Ends Orca Breeding, Effective Immediately

SeaWorld has also announced its killer whale shows will phase out over the next few years to be replaced by ‘natural orca encounters.’

Disney's Musical The Little Mermaid opens Live on stage of the James McCabe Theater

The Village Players Opens April 1st with Disney's Musical The Little Mermaid... & Runs 3 weekends.

Restaurant Inspections: Roach Poop On Shake Machine, Rodents, Dirty Floors

State inspectors temporarily shut down several restaurants in the Tampa Bay area last week.

Florida Woman Fights To Keep Clothes-Wearing Gator Pet

The state has said the 6-foot, 125-pound reptile must be moved to a facility despite his penchant for dressing up and eating Butterfingers.

Saladino Tournament 2016 Finals: What To Know Before You Go

Brandon High School will host the 36th annual tournament’s championship rounds starting at 10 a.m. Wednesday.

Florida Primary 2016: Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton Win Big; Rubio Out

Unofficial election results show Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton taking the win for their respective parties.