Road Planners Turn to Carrollwood Residents for Help

The Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority is planning for the future and it wants to hear from Carrollwood residents on where its priorities should lie.

Hillsborough Puts Out ‘Help Wanted’ Sign

The county is looking for candidates to fill a number of open jobs.

Does Your Insurance Cover Sinkholes?

Should you be worried if your property is protected from an unexpected sinkhole?

Top Headlines: Founder Dies, New Water Restrictions and High Pollen Counts

OK, so you had a busy week. We understand. Let us catch you up on all the highlights!

Parents Urged to Contact Congress to Protest National School Cuts

The National School Board Action Center is urging the president and Congress to continue vital school programs.

Sen. John Legg Hosts Meeting in Carrollwood

He’s hoping to hear from area residents before the 2013 legislative session gets under way.

Lawn Watering Restrictions Tighten in Carrollwood Area

Newer, tougher restrictions will kick in next month.

Lake Magdalene Added to Boil Water Area

Some Hillsborough County Public Utilities customers are under the 48-hour boil water notice issued for Tampa on Feb. 22.

Carrollwood Seniors Getting Bigger Tax Breaks

Hillsborough County Commissioners approved a larger property tax break for those over 65.

Local Synthetic Drug Law Passes

County Commissioner Les Miller, in speaking in favor of the ordinance, said it was time for Hillsborough to do something to stop the drugs that are “killing our kids. This will hopefully deter (them).”

New Carrollwood Building to be Named For Former Florida First Lady

A new building at the Hillsborough County Division of Children’s Services Lake Magdalene Campus will be named for former First Lady Mary Jane Martinez.

County to Consider Synthetic Drug Law

The Hillsborough County Commission will host a public hearing Wednesday, Feb. 20, about an ordinance that would outlaw the sale, possession, manufacture and display for sale of synthetic drugs.

Local Roads Under Construction

The following roads may experience lane closures due to construction.

Hillsborough Offices Open on Presidents Day

The county won’t shut down for the federal holiday on Feb. 18, and schools will open, but don’t count on getting that check in the mail.

Carrollwood Neighborhoods Conference Held on March 16

The free conference will be at Hillsborough Community College's Dale Mabry Campus, 4001 Tampa Bay Boulevard.

County’s 6-Cent Gas Tax Ends in August

Expiration of the local tax could mean good news at the pumps, but don’t spend the extra cash just yet.

County Budget Numbers Are Looking Up

Hillsborough County Commissioners will receive preliminary figures for the county’s estimated $3 billion fiscal year 2014 budget during an upcoming workshop.

Comments of the Day: Local Economy Turning Around?

"Priorities are housing and food. Everything else is a nice to have," wrote one Carrollwood-Northdale Patch reader.

Is Local Economy Turning Around?

The Tampa Bay Workforce Alliance cites lower unemployment figures as a positive sign the economy is turning around. Do you agree that economic conditions are improving?

Hillsborough Schools Are Hiring Hundreds

The hunt is on for professionals to fill several hundred open positions in time for the 2013-14 school year.

Postal Service to End Saturday Mail Delivery

The U.S. Postal Service announced it will end Saturday mail delivery by Aug. 1.

Are Wild Animals a Concern in Carrollwood and Northdale?

Hillsborough County Commissioner Ken Hagan fears they might be. We’d like to hear your thoughts.

Mental Health Programs in Carrollwood Schools on Board's Agenda

An agreement that might help open the door for more services for Hillsborough County school children is just one of the items up for consideration Tuesday, Feb. 5.

Service Dogs at Work Could Become the Norm

The Hillsborough County Commission is considering mandating that employers allow their workers to bring the dogs to the workplace.

Gus Bilirakis Honors Longtime Educator

Gus Bilirakis paid tribute Friday to Walter Hilgart, who continues to substitute at age 90 and doesn't plan to stop anytime soon.

Raises for Carrollwood Teachers on Scott’s Agenda

Gov. Rick Scott has a proposal to make sure the state’s teachers get raises.

Hillsborough Says 'No' to Domestic Partnership Registry

Hillsborough County Commissioners opted against pursuing a registry for same-sex partners during Thursday's meeting.

Carrollwood Government Offices Close for Holiday

Many Hillsborough County facilities will shut down on Monday in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday.

Carrollwood and Northdale Garbage Collection Not Stopping for Holiday

Residents who put their trash out on the curb for Monday pickup don’t have to change their plans for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

Senior Programs at Hillsborough County At Northdale Park

Many of the programs are free.

Nominate Middle and High Schoolers For County Honor

Nominations are being accepted for the Youth Excellence and Achievement Awards.

Walmart, Wawa Zoning Change Denied by Commissioners

Commissioners voted to deny a rezoning plan for a 48,000-square-foot Walmart neighborhood grocery store and Wawa gas station in Carrollwood.

Walmart Rezoning: What You Need To Know

The Hillsborough County Commission will vote on the rezoning today.

Wheeled Carts, Lost Jobs: Automated Trash-Collection Approved

Hillsborough County commissioners voted to institute automated garbage and recyclables collection for all its residential customers starting October 2013. The county will provide wheeled carts for automated emptying.

Riverview Military Organization to Host Fallen Heroes Memorial Rededication

The ceremony will take place Jan. 12 at Veterans Memorial Park in Tampa.

Seniors Granted More Tax Exemptions

Under a newly approved measure, seniors would save more on their property taxes in 2014.

Hillsborough Commission to Talk Guns

The County Commission is considering an annual gun buyback program that would coincide with a memorial tribute to honor the victims of gun violence.

Homeowners Asked to 'Skip A Week' of Irrigation This Winter

Overwatering in winter can encourage pests and disease

Anti-Walmart Bus Could Help Pack Commission Meeting

Members of 813CARe have chartered a bus to transport those in opposition of a proposed Walmart in Carrollwood.

Stamp Prices Increase: What You Need to Know for Your Next Trip to the Post Office

The price of postage to send a letter is increasing to 46 cents on Jan. 27.