'The Interview,' Body on the Beach, Saying Goodbye to Officer Kondek

Rules of the road, warmer weather, drug arrests and other stories from Florida Patch.

Weird Florida: Grandma Assaulted Over Facebook, 300 Pet Rats, Power Killing Squirrels

Butt dialing 911, Mom bullies bully, a huge python 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.

Anonymous 'Thank You,' a K-9 Hero, Deputy Jailed

Free rides home, vandalism, teens arrested and other stories from Florida Patch.

3 Teens Arrested for Threatening 911 Dispatchers, Deputies

The teens, deputies say, admitted to placing the calls.

Seven Shopping Tips for First-Time Car Buyers

Buying your first car can be overwhelming. This list will help arm you before you head to a showroom or log onto an online car buying site.

Girl Plays Violin at Slain Officer's Memorial, Stolen Gifts, Flu Death

A puzzling donation, holiday store hours, sexual predator lottery winner slapped with lawsuit and other stories from Florida Patch.

Seffner Man Killed at Tampa Strip Club

Details are still coming in about the case, which has been classified as a homicide.

Gas Under $2 in Florida's Future?

AAA says it’s possible in the coming days.

Ho-Ho-Homeowners Holiday

‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through our home, property was damaged!

Dog Stops Bear Attack, 911 Threats, End of Watch for Tarpon Springs Officer

Christmas Day rain possible, holiday travel delays likely, lightning strikes and other stories from Florida Patch.

911 Callers Threaten to Shoot Dispatchers, Blow Up Building

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is looking for help tracking down the people responsible.

Dee Maret of Coldwell Banker Commercial NRT Florida Appointed to National Advisory Board

Maret will represent the NRT Southeast Region.

On the Lighter Side: Counting Birds, Cops Deliver Christmas, Get a Free House

Take a beer bath for stress, Joan Jett, a rare baby is born and other stories from Florida Patch.

Recent Brandon Area Home Sales

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

AirFest Grounded, Facebook Assault, Presents for Primates

Florida 3rd in executions, win a free house, one giant python and other stories from Florida Patch.

911 Special Delivery, a Bouncing Baby Gorilla, Robber Leaves When Asked

Flasher arrested, one dead in apartment fire, storms ahead for Christmas week and other stories from Florida Patch.

Giant Python, Joan Jett, Beer Baths Now Available

Denied Facebook request leads to assault, road rage shooting, Florida third in executions and other stories from Florida Patch.

Barefoot Birth's Bus Offers Prenatal Care at University Area CDC

Barefoot Birth to bring prenatal services to the University Area every Wednesday.

AirFest Grounded, Thief Fakes Heart Attack, DUI Crackdown

Holiday lights from space, cemetery vandal arrested, death penalty possibility in triple homicide and other stories from Florida Patch.

Watch: Man Fakes Heart Attack to Steal Toys

The Florida man created a diversion to help his accomplice get away, police said.

Customers invited to donate and make a difference this holiday season through Winn-Dixie's Holiday Hunger Relief Program

Grocer’s community donation program supports local food banks during the holiday season

Teacher Carjacked, Mom Busted for Bullying Bully, Counting Birds

Mom dressed son as a girl, man cuts off puppy’s ears, one slippery burglar and other stories from Florida Patch.

Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Services

Join us for our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 6:00 PM on the 24th, and our Christmas Day Service at 10:00 AM on the 25th.

Mom Arrested for Bullying Bully

The Florida mom now faces battery and kidnapping charges.

Primates Party With Presents, Win a Free House, Beer Growlers

Police officer charged with DUI, sunny days ahead, 16-year-old killed and other stories from Florida Patch.

Gallery: Cub Scouts Get Fingerprinted

They spent some time at the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office’s District IV headquarters.

Pedestrian Accident Closes Roads in Lithia Area

The accident happened on Keysville Road and State Road 39.

On the Lighter Side: Home for the Holidays, Right Whale Migration, Suicidal Squirrels

Central Florida vs. Tampa Bay, letters to Santa, a new outlet mall and other stories from Florida Patch.

Prep for This Season With the Brandon Patch Winter Gift Guide

Get everything you need to fight the cold and stay warm this winter.

Names Released in Lithia Fatal Crash

The accident happened early Saturday evening.

Fatal Crash Closes Highway 39

A three-car wreck left two people dead and sent four others to the hospital.

Tim Tebow Plays Santa, Gaston Gets Told Off, $3 Million Lottery Win for Sexual Predator

Bear causes fatal crash, 700 robocalls, 24 new job openings and other stories from Florida Patch.

700 Robocalls, $20,000 Reward in Dolphin Slaying, a Dramatic Rescue

Cop suspended in masturbation case, carjackers foiled by stick shift, new outlet mall coming and other stories from Florida Patch.

Video Shows Vandals Trashing Riverview High

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office released the video Friday afternoon.

WWE NXT Live Show Takes over the University Area Community Development Corporation's (UACDC) Complex

WWE NXT features wrestling rookies competing to become WWE Superstars. Headliners for this show include NXT Superstars and Divas.

Wow! Have you seen this? A deliciously engaging HOLIDAY GIFT.

DISH IT OUT FOODIE BOARD GAME is new and original, and all of the ingredients for play are delivered in a 9" pizza box.

300 Pet Rats, Lots of Wrong-Way Drivers, Rays Stadium Vote on Hold

Lawsuit filed against SeaWorld, house fire displaces seven, good Samaritans save man and other stories from Florida Patch.

Brandon Woman Charged in Wrong-Way Driving Incident

She was going the wrong way on State Road 60.

$5 Million Lawsuit Makes Waves at SeaWorld, Busch Gardens

The class action lawsuit seeks damages for pass-holders who have been automatically charged.