Hillsborough County commissioners approved on Wednesday a lawsuit against a former sheriff's deputy who has been living rent-free at a Brandon park for more than a year. ...more

November 5, 2009

Unmanned donation boxes stationed at regional park entryways, dubbed "Iron Rangers" by county staff, will be replaced Sunday with real rangers assigned to collect entry and boat ramp fees for the first time. ...more

October 31, 2009

By the time the 2009 season kicks off in the fall, the Brandon Valrico Rams should be ready to block, sack and tackle on a new home field. ...more

March 25, 2009

By the time the 2009 season kicks off in the fall, the Brandon Valrico Rams should be ready to block, sack and tackle on a new home field. ...more

March 6, 2009

It's not the Olympics, but for some local fitness enthusiasts, the annual Squiggy Classic is nearly as much fun. ...more

February 28, 2009

Robert Kirkland couldn't fish on his favorite pier for nearly two months. ...more

February 4, 2009

Grab your best chili recipe and brush up on your trash talk, then head to E.G. Simmons Park for the 13th annual Chili Cook-off and Flea Market. ...more

February 4, 2009

A new wheelchair-accessible fishing pier is about to reopen at Williams Park. ...more

February 1, 2009

Bright yellow numbered decals will be glued down on the Upper Tampa Bay Trail. They are like mile markers along an interstate highway and serve as sort of a beacon in case of an emergency. ...more

December 25, 2008

Bright, yellow, numbered decals will be glued down on the Upper Tampa Bay Trail. They are like mile markers along an interstate highway and serve as sort of a beacon in case of an emergency. Hikers, joggers and bikers along the trail now have a point of reference if a problem arises. They can call 911 and tell the dispatcher they are at a certain decal number. Dispatchers then punch in the number on a computer, and a location pops up on the screen. ...more

December 23, 2008