Child's Tragic Death, 'Bigfoot' Sighting, Gaston Hams It Up Again

Man wins gunfight with shovel, TARDIS eviction, Wallaroo Station’s facelift and other stories from Florida Patch.

26 Part-Time Job Openings

These Tampa Bay area employers have recently put out help wanted signs.

'COPS' in Pinellas, Goodbye to Gwazi, Piecing Together Child's Final Hours

Former Miami Dolphin swims 9 miles, rain possible this weekend, man with shovel wins gunfight and other stories from Florida Patch.

THE GODDARD SCHOOL ANNOUNCES TOP TOY OF THE YEAR

Best Educational Toy as Tested by Children and Voted by Parents

Brandon Area Homes For Sale

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

Skyway Tragedy, Elton John Concert Dates, Warmer Weather

Rubio says state shouldn’t drop same-sex marriage fight, Gandy cleanup complete, pedestrian crashes and other stories from Florida Patch.

Elia may finally face no-confidence vote in student deaths

Elia failed to act after the December 15 near fatal Valrico school bus tragedy & then failed again after student Bella Herrera choked.

Brandon Ballet 2015 Summer Intensive & Scholarship Auditions

The auditions for Brandon Ballet's 2015 Summer Intensive Program and Richard Munro Scholarship are January 24th! Mark your calendars!

New Home Community Coming to Brandon

The La Collina groundbreaking is set for Jan. 15.

Cops: Motorist Speeds Past Deputy, Crashes Into Truck

The woman was ultimately charged with DUI for the Thursday morning wreck.

Lauren's Kids "Walk In My Shoes" 2015 is Coming to an Area Near YOU!

Lauren's Kids will pass through Tampa in early April, come join us in spreading awareness, light, and hope!

Sisters Charged in Brother's Death, Wallaroo Station Facelift, Thunder By the Bay

Fishing captain hooks a thief, hazardous weather, road closings and other stories from Florida Patch.

2nd Annual St. Petersburg Spring Fine Art Festival

St Petersburg Spring Fine Art Festival - North Straub Park - Jan 31-Feb 1, 2015 Painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry–more. Sat-Sun 10-5

Hillsborough County Opening Cold Weather Shelters

Temperatures are expected to drop into the 30s overnight and into Thursday morning.

Burglar Brings Baby, Cop Saves Girl, Benefit Goes to the Dogs

Disney’s Gaston at it again, Falcon 9 launch scrubbed, 34 new jobs and other stories from Florida Patch.

Watch: Disney World's Gaston Takes Win in Pushup Contest

The storied villain wasn’t about to be bested again.

Bigfoot Sighting, Teacher Jailed for 'Sexual Encounters,' Free Busch Gardens Passes

TARDIS evicted, same-sex marriage license information, baby's body recovered and other stories from Florida Patch.

Cops: Man Saw Bullets in Rifle, Fired At Friend Anyway

A 23-year-old Brandon man is dead following the Sunday morning incident.

How to Price Your Artwork

Wednesday, January 21 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Same-Sex Marriage, Pistol Packing Pastor, Bubba Returns

New laws, pint-sized pooch heralded as a hero, 31 part-time job openings and other stories from Florida Patch.

Recent Brandon Area Home Sales

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

Plane Crash Victim's Last Love Letter, Random Act of Kindness, 'Breaking Bad' Doll Ban

Miraculous books, paying it forward, neighbor sour on lemonade stand and other top stories from Florida Patch in 2014.

Green Light for Same-Sex Marriages, Bubba's Return, Florida's Wacky Animals

Mild weekend ahead, murder suspect captured, 31 part-time jobs and other stories from Florida Patch.

31 New Part-Time Job Openings

These employers in the Tampa Bay area are looking for new hires.

OMG PD: The Top Crime Headlines From 2014

Check out some of the weirdest crime stories of 2014 from Tampa Bay and around the state of Florida.

New Laws, Pistol Packing Pastor, Naked Man in a Pharmacy

Benefit for Officer Kondek’s family, homicide investigations, reward in graffiti case 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.

OPEN HOUSE THIS WEEKEND IN RIVERVIEW! 10820 Dixon Drive

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY- JAN 4th 12-3 pm 10820 DIXON DRIVE

Celebrating New Year's, Human Trafficking Arrest, Newborn Starved to Death

Dog and UPS driver save woman, cabbie’s accused attacker jailed, man just out of prison arrested again and other stories from Florida Patch.

Man Freed From Prison Robs Store Less Than 24 Hours Later, Cops Say

The Hillsborough County man is back behind bars less than two days after his release.

Cops: Parents Vacationed as Newborn Starved to Death

An Indiana couple has been charged with first-degree murder by police in Lakeland, Fla.

Help Needed to Catch Credit Card Thieves

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has released surveillance photos of three suspects wanted in a November crime.

The Golfer's Grail Intermediate Golf Clinic Series

Intermediate golfers can improve their game with support from PGA Professionals during the Golfer's Grail Intermediate Clinic.

Hatching Eaglets, Someone Took Shots at Deputies, Celebrate 'Noon Year's Eve' at Zoo

Big pineapple drop, arrest made in Christmas murder, 31 new jobs and other stories from Florida Patch.

Golfer's Grail Little League of Golf

All levels of junior golfers, ages 7 - 12, will love the Golfer’s Grail Indoor Little League of Golf.

Golfer's Grail Beginner Golf Clinic

Learn the game of golf during the Gofer's Grail 5- Week Beginner Clinic!

On the Lighter Side: Mystery Donation, Rules of the Road, a K-9 Hero

Anonymous thank you, Elf on the Shelf, dog saves teen and other stories from Florida Patch.

Recent Brandon Area Home Sales

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

Dog Saves Teen, Officer's Death Rocks Community, Flu Death

Scammers, new job postings, vandalism at the State Capitol and other stories from Florida Patch.

Elderly Good Samaritans Stop Christmas Day Robber

The three gentlemen stepped in to help a 68-year-old woman.