5 Arrested During Operation Safe Treat

Hillsborough County deputies staged a sweep in advance of Halloween.

Hair Cuttery's Share-a-Haircut Program to Benefit Veteran Service Men and Women

For every adult haircut purchased on Tuesday, Nov. 11, a free haircut will be donated to a local veteran.

10 People Swoop In, Save 76-Year-Old From Purse Snatcher

They chased the attacker down and held him until police arrived.

Reiki Self-Care Class | Clearwater - Tampa Bay Area | Nov. 6 & Nov. 7

Learning to practice Reiki for self-care offers students a lifetime of benefits as Reiki treatments restore balance and improves wellbeing.

Bob Seger, Crist Edging Out Scott, Miraculous Delivery

Teen amputee turns 18, sheriff’s office hiring, Halloween weekend tips and other stories from Florida Patch.

Sheriff's Office Looking For a Few Good Women

Hillsborough County is hosting an open house meant to help women explore opportunities in law enforcement.

Cancer Hope Network, Here to Give You HOPE!

Free, confidential one-on-one emotional support for cancer patients and their families.

Tow to Go Returns for Halloween

Impaired drivers can get a safe ride home courtesy of AAA South.

State's Creepiest Critters, Scary Places, 9 Floridians Monitored for Ebola

A look at the proposed constitutional amendments, U.S. 19 crashes, a gold coin heist and other stories from Florida Patch.

Michael Kors Purses Popular With These 2 Thieves, Cops Say

The pair is accused of swiping more than 18 of the designer bags.

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Deadpool a Florida Favorite, Help for Teen Amputee, Tacko Fall Makes College Pick

Hungry Harry’s open after crash, Tony Dungy helps toddler, Halloween warning from cops and other stories from Florida Patch.

UCF Basketball Team Gains 7-Foot, 6-Inch Edge

Tacko Fall has committed to the UCF Knights.

Considering a Career in Real Estate?

If you’ve ever thought about starting a career in real estate, now may be a good time to explore the possibilities.

Snappy the Parrot Swiped, Teen Football Player Loses Leg, 11,000 Tires Recycled

Cops want folks to drop their drawers, mandatory Ebola testing, smashing windows and other stories from Florida Patch.

FFA Forestry Champs Announced

Hillsborough County schools swept the overall competition.

On the Lighter Side: Publix Pilgrims, Stuffing a Charger, Shooting Like a Girl

Lending Santa a hand, one giant pumpkin, Trader Joe’s stakes out St. Pete site and other stories from Florida Patch.

Peeping Tom, Trader Joe's, Snooty's Not Dead

Monster gator, a topless Chili’s cook, splitting Florida in two and other stories from Florida Patch.

Monster Gator, Dog Poop Dispute, Clinton Coming to Bay Area

Drugs wash up on Florida beaches, a champion bald cypress, underage drinking and other stories from Florida Patch.

Valrico Motorist Involved in Fatal I-75 Crash

A pedestrian was struck and killed early Friday morning.

Tampa Motorcyclist Killed in I-75 Wreck

A Riverview man was driving the truck involved.

Sunshine Dominates Weekend Forecast

Highs around 80 and lows in the 60s are expected.

Snooty Not Dead, 'Breaking Bad' Toys Out, Publix Pilgrims

Man shot by police officer dies, off-duty cop charged with DUI, father faces gun charges and other stories from Florida Patch.

Armed Robber Shot by Tampa Police Officer Dies

The Tampa Police Department announced Thursday that John Carr Jr. died Oct. 22.

Brandon Teen Swiped iPhone 6 Off Man's Doorstep

Hillsborough deputies say she helped herself to the package containing the phone.

Update: Gas Leak Closes Providence Road

It is unclear how soon the roadway will reopen.

Update: Driver Critically Injured in Crash that Closed I-4

The accident happened early Thursday morning in the Plant City area.

GFWC Brandon Junior Woman's Club Celebrates Girls' Night Out Holiday Open House

November 14th holiday shopping event to raise funds for underprivileged children

School Skippers' Parents Jailed, Solar Eclipse, Topless Chili's Cook Canned

Monster pumpkin, Ebola scams, Nordstrom Rack opens soon and other stories from Florida Patch.

Nordstrom Rack Opens Friday in Brandon

Are you looking forward to the new addition to Brandon’s retail scene?

Chili's Cook Canned Over Shirtless Photos

The pictures were snapped in the Valrico restaurant’s kitchen.

Dad Shoots Home Invader, Open Containers on Riverwalk, 'Breaking Bad' Star Fires Back

Cop shoots like a girl, Trader Joe’s announces new location, 500-pound prisoner and other stories from Florida Patch.

Art Advances Fashion Forward: Fine Art, Fashion & Photography; Three Magical Worlds Collide

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Wrong-Way Driving Crackdown Results Released

The Florida Highway Patrol had a busy weekend.

The Haunted Estate and Relay For Life

The Haunted Estate and Relay for Life Fundraiser! Support a great cause and get a scare!

Video Voyeurism, 'Breaking Bad' Toys Raise Ire, Help Stuff a Charger

Vacationers cook up meth, man says he’s not guilty in quadruple homicide, nice weather and other stories from Florida Patch.

Early Voting Opens Thursday in Brandon

Registered voters can cast their ballots early between Oct. 23 and Nov. 2.

APRIL GRIFFIN HELPED CAUSE SCHOOL BUS TRAGEDIES!

Incumbent school board member April Griffin persecuted employee Dave Schmidt and helped cause Hillsborough school bus tragedies!

Landlord Took Peeping Tom Status to the Next Level, Cops Say

The Lakeland man is accused of secretly recording a female tenant in her bedroom.

17th Annual JEEPTOBERFEST Sun Fun Mud and a Jeepin Good Time

An opportunity for adults to play in the mud.