ISIS Threats, Young Brothers' Deaths Rock Community, Bathroom Escorts Required

Cops hunting for phony Craigslist seller, rain in the forecast, a Good Samaritan and other stories from Florida Patch.

Denny's Rides for Fourth Consecutive Year with Tour de Force

America’s Diner is title sponsor for Tour de Force’s five-day charity bicycle ride honoring six fallen officers and their families

Mulrennan Middle School FLL Robotics Team Invited to Represent Florida in an International STEM Competition

Mulrennan Middle School FLL Robotics Team Invited to Represent Florida in an International STEM Competition

St. Pete Grand Prix, Cops and Doughnuts, Healthiest Bay Area Counties

Cutting for a cure, football program shakeup, K9 hero set for public appearance and other stories from Florida Patch.

April is Water Conservation Month

April is Water Conservation Month. Tampa Bay Water offers some helpful tips on saving water outdoors.

Take Back the Night 2015

Join us for our annual Take Back the Night event on Sunday, April 26th and raise your VOICE against sexual violence!

How to Call Derek Jeter Your Neighbor, Blue Bell Recall, Naked Paint Parties

President Obama blamed for racial tensions, cold case arrest made, pilot survives crash into home and other stories from Florida Patch.

Another Wrong-Way Driver Arrested, Deputies Say

The man was pulled over on U.S. 301 and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard early Tuesday morning.

George Zimmerman Blames President Obama for Racial Tensions

He alleges the president went too far in statements issued in the wake of Trayvon Martin’s death. Do you agree?

Doggie Easter Egg Hunt & Photos with the Easter Bunny

Easter fun for pets and children, this Saturday at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay

Video Voyeurism, Furry Baby Boom, Man Accused of Faking His Own Death

Movement on to split Florida in two, Easter events, rising gun violence and other stories from Florida Patch.

Drug Bust Nets 2 Arrests, $300,000 in Cocaine

The arrests followed an 11-month investigation.

Details Emerge in Fatal 3-Vehicle Brandon Area Crash

A Seffner woman died following the Saturday evening crash.

On the Lighter Side: Disney Magic, Rare Leopard Cub Born at Zoo, 'Sharknado 3'

Otter babies rescued, cool Florida real estate finds, manatee count breaks records and other stories from Florida Patch.

Brandon Area Homes For Sale

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

Weird Florida: Swashbuckling Spirit, Buy Your Own Island, Giant Snails

Rent Al Capone’s Miami Beach mansion, monster alligator, dead body delivered to attorney and other stories from Florida Patch.

K9 Survives Rattlesnake Bite, Rent Al Capone's Mansion, Dr. Oz Visiting the Bay

Highland Games, police chief saves boy, weekend weather and other stories from Florida Patch.

Recent Brandon Area Home Sales

Find out what properties were recently closed on in the area.

Blue Angels Create Disney Magic, Scott for Senate, K9 Bit by Rattlesnake

Officer of the year, giant snails, scaled back school testing and other stories from Florida Patch.

Watch: Navy's Blue Angels Create Their Own Disney Magic

The Navy planes created quite a stir at the Magic Kingdom on Thursday.

Gov. Scott Considering U.S. Senate Run?

Some are speculating that he’ll run for Democrat Bill Nelson’s seat in 2018.

Florida's Battle Against Giant Snails Gets Federal Boost

The USDA approved $7.3 million to help fight pests that threaten the state’s $120 billion agricultural industry.

Island for Sale, Firefighter Saves Dog, Sisterly Dispute Blamed in Shooting

44 sales jobs, arson suspected in Zorba’s Greek Nightclub fire, ‘Sharknado 3’ coming soon and other stories from Florida Patch.

Easter Sunday

Please join us Easter Sunday for one of three services as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior.

Quirky Tampa, Adorable Otter Babies, Publix Expansion

Sweet-smelling thieves, scam alert, watch out for skimmers at Bay area gas pumps and other stories from Florida Patch.

Credit Card Skimmers Found at Gas Pumps in 2 Area Counties

State officials are warning area residents to exercise caution when filling up at local pumps.

Deputy Rescues Trapped Calf

The baby was stuck in the mud.

Best Irish Pubs, Manatee Count Breaks Record, Beach Ferry Service Launches

Cops say robber shot himself, riot at juvenile detention center, drone videos draw fire and other stories from Florida Patch.

Robber Shot Himself, Flagged Down Deputy for Help, Sheriff's Office Says

While the Florida man did get medical treatment for the self-inflicted wound, he also received a free trip to jail.

Real Estate Office Opens New Office in Brandon

Homeward Real Estate, Inc., has opened it's 5th office, right here in Brandon. Open House set for 3/26 from 4-6pm

On the Lighter Side: Gator Encounters, 'Iron Man' Makes Boy's Day, Kindness Pays Off

Sweet fundraiser, giving back is in man’s blood, Walmart to the rescue and other stories from Florida Patch.

Weird Florida: Gator Goes Golfing, Texting Goes Too Far, Living in a Van

Streaking at Dunkin’ Donuts, one cheesy crime, swatters target Lil Wayne and other stories from Florida Patch.

Brandon Area Homes For Sale

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

The GFWC Brandon Junior Woman's Club invites you to join us for our annual Bunco for Education fundraiser!

GFWC Brandon Junior Woman's Club is hosting "Bunco for Education" at Center Place on March 26th, 2015. Proceeds go towards area schools.

'Iron Man' Surprises Little Boy, Walmart Saves the Day, Drug Sting Arrests

Weekend weather, cop hurt in wrong-way crash, bad driving crackdowns and other stories from Florida Patch.

Watch: Robert Downey Jr. Delivers Bionic Arm to Adorable Boy

The ‘Iron Man’ star delivered the new arm courtesy of the University of Central Florida’s Limbitless Solutions.

Abortion Waiting Period Bill Advances, Dog Fighting Arrests, Good Deed Rewarded

New turn in missing Uber driver case, free life jackets, ‘invisible’ man and other stories from Florida Patch.

Florida's 24-Hour Abortion Waiting Period Moves Closer to Law

The bill is sponsored by the youngest person in Florida’s Legislature.

1 Giant Gator, Blackhawk Down, Swatting

Fugitive busted in Tampa, educator keeps giving back, helping small businesses grow and other stories from Florida Patch.

Plant City Man's Crime Spree Ended in Tampa, Deputies Say

The man was wanted in connection with crimes in several counties.