Free Frozen Yogurt; Movies in the Park: 5 Things To Know This Week, (Feb. 6-Feb. 10)

What you need to know about the week ahead.

Romney Wins Florida GOP Primary; Local Republican Reacts

Mitt Romney earns a convincing victory over Newt Gingrich and other Republican nominees in Florida's Presidential Preference Primary.

Westchase Tea Party Member Lukewarm on Romney

Bob White talked with Patch about the party's feelings about the Republicans on the ticket and how they can appeal to the state's Tea Party movement.

Westchase Residents Cast Their Votes

The Hillsborough County polls are open from 7am-7pm today.

Nice Weather on Primary Day

Rain not expected to hinder Westchase voters today.

Gingrich Rally Targeted Undecided Florida Republicans

Today's rally was a last-minute push to get undecided voters into Newt Gingrich's camp.

Meet Romeo: Westchase Adoptable Pet of the Week

Each week we feature a different adoptable pet housed at Hillsborough County Animal Services.

Primary Polling Places; Where To Vote in Westchase

A list of locations where you can vote in Tuesday's GOP primary election.

Business Networking Group Meets, Library Puppet Show: 5 Things To Know This Week (Jan. 23-27)

A rundown of important events and meetings happening around the neighborhood.

Meet Gaspar: Westchase Patch Adoptable Pet of the Week

Each week we feature a different adoptable pet housed at Hillsborough County Animal Services.

Cyber Safety: A Lesson For Parents and Children

The free program will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 23, at Gaither High School, 16200 N. Dale Mabry Highway, in the auditorium.

Parenting Class for Divorcing Parents

The county is offering a course for parents involved in divorce or the custody process.

New Postage Price Starts Sunday

The cost to mail letters and packages through the Postal Service increases a penny Sunday (Jan. 22).

Local Cold Weather Shelters to Open

Hillsborough County's shelters, which have already opened three times this year and served about 600 people, will again help the area's homeless and those without adequate heat.

MLK Day: What's Open and Closed in Tampa Bay

Here's what you need to know about trash pickup, school, mail delivery and other government services around Hillsborough County for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.

More GOP Voters in Hillsborough This Year?

Hillsborough Supervisor of Elections closes the books on registration ahead of the 2012 Florida Republican primary.

Hillsborough GOP Leaders Say Santorum is a Factor Here

Mitt Romney, however, is the favorite to win the Jan. 31 Presidential Preference Primary.

Vote Early in GOP Primary Election

A list of places to cast your ballot ahead of time.

Library Goes LEGO Crazy For A Day

Kids learn through LEGO play at local libraries.

Nominate An Outstanding Kid For The YEA! Awards

The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners wants to recognize positive contributions made by young people in our community through the Youth Excellence and Achievement Awards (YEA! Awards). Nominations are being accepted now through Feb. 3.

Season Brings Increased Prescribed Burns To Westchase Area

The county has been performing more controlled burns in the area lately. Find out why.

Teacher Memorial; Dooryard Fruits: 5 Things To Know This Week, Jan. 9-13

What you need to know about what's happening this week in your community

Parks Rental Fee Increase?

A proposal to increase hourly cost for non-Westchase residents is on the table.

Do You Know A Phenomenal Woman?

Hillsborough County is accepting nominations for its Women's Hall of Fame.

Westchase Sprinkler Systems Under Repair

An audit from the new landscaper uncovered the $32,000 problem.

Christmas Tree Recycling: Where to Go

Hillsborough County offers a recycling program that keeps used trees out of landfills

Get Involved; Serve on a Hillsborough County Commission Board

The commissioners are seeking applications for board and council appointments

Christmas Weekend: What's Open and Closed

Trying to squeeze in a grocery trip or last-minute gift purchase in the next few days? Here's a look at when some of the most popular stores in town will be open this weekend, plus a rundown of what else is open and closed around Hillsborough County this

A 'Paw-Fect' Christmas For All

Residents from all over the county turned out for Santa's Wishes Fill Dishes Dec. 17.

Commissioner Kevin Beckner Comes to Westchase Friday

Residents are welcomed to ask questions and voice their concerns to the commissioner during his office hours at the library.

Westchase Teachers Get Grants For Water Projects

The Southwest Florida Water Management District awarded monies to area educators.

Westchase CDD Changes Banks

The community development district will now bank with Jefferson Bank of Florida.

Norman May Represent More of Westchase

Under the proposal, State Sen. Jim Norman, R-Tampa, would cover more of the Westchase area.

Bonuses Spark Debate Among Westchase Governing Board

The board voted to give gift cards instead of cash to it's assistant manager.

Republican National Convention Needs Small Business Providers

Hillsborough County will host three informational sessions to help small businesses with the application process.

U.S. Post Office: Cut It or Keep It?

In this age of email and private overnight delivery companies, do we still need “snail mail?”

No Reclaimed Water Tuesday Morning

The Tampa Water department will interrupt service from 7 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 6, for repairs.

Legos; Santa; Artists Holiday Market: 5 Things To Know This Week, Dec. 5-11

What you need to know to make it a great week!

Prescribed Burn in Westchase Area Today

County burning area near Tampa Bay Downs today.

Westchase Community Website Gets Revamped

Residents can now pay for recreation courses and share information with others.