Seffner Woman Helps Low-Income, Homeless Residents Care For Pets

With some assistance, Rhonda Eldridge said many of these residents would be forced to give up their precious pets.

Shooting Deaths Of 2 Men In Valrico Leads To Palmetto Man's Conviction

A 20-year-old Palmetto man was found guilty of conspiracy, robbery and first-degree premediated murder​, according to the U.S. attorney.

Brandon Man Dies When Car Struck By Semi-Truck At 301, Expressway

A 51-year-old Brandon man has died after his car was struck by a tractor-trailer truck on U.S. 301 Wednesday.

Dover Woman Held Against Will Freed With Help Of K-9 Specter: Sheriff

The Hillsborough sheriff said deputies rescued a woman being held against her will in a home in Dover.

Brandon Hospital Gets Top Marks For Safety And As Employer Of Veterans

HCA Florida Brandon Hospital has received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group.

Dover Woman Killed When Struck By SUV On Thanksgiving Day

According to troopers, the woman stepped in front of an SUV on State Road 60 in Valrico.

Be A Hero To An Older Pet: November Is Adopt-A-Senior Pet Month

There are a number of advantages to adopting an older pet, who are usually the last to be chosen.

Information Sought In Fatal Shooting Of Juvenile In Seffner: Sheriff

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is seeking information on the fatal shooting of a juvenile Nov. 11 in Seffner.

Westfield Brandon Launches Food Drive For Metropolitan Ministries

Those donating $50 or more will receive a free $25 gift card from a retailer of their choice while supplies last.

Need Greater Than Ever, Says Nonprofit Bikes For Christ Founder

Bikes for Christ is seeking donations of bikes that are rideable and require only minor repairs.

Free Italian Ice For Year For 1st Guests At Valrico Rita's Frozen Ice

Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard Opens celebrates opening at 3 p.m. Friday In Valrico by giving away Italian ice for a year to 50 guests.

4-Vehicle Pileup On I-75 at U.S. 301 Kills Brandon Man

Troopers said the 42-year-old Brandon man wasn't wearing a seatbelt and was thrown from his pickup truck.

Elderly Man Critically Wounded After Man Breaks Into His Valrico Home

An elderly man is in critical condition after a man broke into his home in Valrico and attacked him.

Fire Tears Through Brandon Apartment Unit; No Injuries Reported

All residents were able to get out safely after a fire broke out early Friday morning at an apartment complex off Clay Road in Brandon.

Construction Of Valri Forest By Pulte Homes Underway In Valrico

Valri Forest will offer one- and two-story homes with five different floor plans.

Fatal Shooting In Brandon Leads To Arrest Of 16-Year-Old

A Brandon teen has been charged with premeditated first-degree murder after deputies said he shot a man multiple times.

Homegrown Hillsborough County Fair To Run Nov. 3-13

The fair will feature midway rides and games, fair food, youth agriculture competitions and daily live entertainment.

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured Trying To Pass Pickup Truck In Seffner

A 29-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured after colliding with a pickup truck on U.S. 92 early Saturday morning.

2 New Traffic Signals To Be Placed On Heather Lakes Boulevard

The county will conduct virtual engagement using the Hillsborough Engagement Hub through Oct. 31.

Applications Open For Hillsborough County Neighborhood Mini-Grants

The 2023 Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program provides up to $5,000 of funding for projects by neighborhood organizations.

Input Sought On Future Of Hillsborough County's Veterans Memorial Park

Hillsborough County has launched an online option for veterans and residents to give input on plans to improve Veterans Memorial Park.

Seffner Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty To Filing False Tax Returns

Thomas Johnson faces a maximum penalty of three years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set.

2 Men Shot During Attempted Robbery At Westfield Brandon Mall

One of the men accused of trying to rob a customer at the mall later showed up at AdventHealth in Tampa with a gunshot wound to the stomach.

Truck Dumps Mud On Interstate 75 On Ramp Leaving Road Icy Slick

The mud spill left an ice-like slick surface over several hundred yards of the roadway, which caused several vehicles to lose control.

Music Showcase Teacher Accused Of Sexual Battery With Student

Hillsborough County sheriff's detectives have arrested a music teacher at Music Showcase in Brandon accused of sexual battery on a student.

Body Discovered In Seffner Mobile Home; Sheriff Seeks Roommate

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is seeking the roommate of a woman found dead Sunday in a mobile home in Seffner.

Nonprofit, County Rebuild Aging Home For Valrico Resident In Need

With the help of Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay and Hillsborough County Affordable Housing Services, Terri Hughes has a new home.

Fight the Blight Cleanup Set For Aug. 26 To Sept. 1 In Dover

Hillsborough County’s Rapid Response Team is offering curbside pickup in Dover for items that normally would require a trip to the landfill.

Scooter Rider Killed In Crash On U.S. 301 At Selmon Expressway

A 39-year-old Tampa man riding a scooter was killed early Wednesday morning while traveling on U.S. 301 near the Selmon Expressway.

Bicyclist Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash In Dover; Sheriff Seeks Tips

Deputies discovered a man dead of upper-body trauma who was struck by a vehicle while riding a bicycle along Sydney-Dover Road.

3rd Person Arrested In Connection With Death Of Dover Mom

Cornelio Negrete Jr., 28, was arrested Wednesday and charged with conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, among other charges.

Construction Labor Provider Pleads Guilty To Worker's Insurance Fraud

A Seffner construction labor company owner could face up to 25 years in federal prison for falsifying worker's compensation claims.

2 Men Wanted For Gym Parking Lot Burglaries In Hillsborough County

Hillsborough County deputies hope the public can help them locate two men wanted in connection with several gym parking lot burglaries.

Bloomingdale High School Football Standout, 2015 Grad Dies In Crash

Matthew Chiarenza, 25, was killed in Lakeland when his Toyota Rav4 struck a tree. Friends have set up a fund to help the family.

Shooting Leaves Woman Dead, Man Injured In Dover; Detectives Seek Tips

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide that left a woman dead in Dover Monday.

Mulrennan Teacher's Aide Accused Of Possessing Child Pornography

Sean Shafer is facing 15 counts of possession of child pornography and 26 counts of transmitting child pornography.

Lightning Strikes Valrico Home, No One Injured

A Valrico home sustained smoke and structural damage after lightning struck it Thursday night.

Residents Displaced Following Electric Fire At Brandon Apartment

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue was called to a fire at the Reserve of Brandon apartments Friday night.

Seffner Residents Urged To 'Fight The Blight' During Curbside Pick-Up

Through Friday, July 15, Seffner residents can put furniture, junk and debris, metal, electronics and tires out for pick-up.

Shooter Calls 911 To Report Killing Man In Valrico

The sheriff's office said Enrique Toledo admitted to deputies that he shot and killed the victim.