Tampa Electric Co. work crews have received county permits to temporarily close lanes on three roads in South Hillsborough to replace power poles or install other equipment. Work is expected to be completed by Jan. 25. ...more

January 16, 2008

A Plant City man sneaked into his ex-girlfriend's room while she slept and beat her head and body with a 2-foot-long club, Hillsborough County deputies say. ...more

January 14, 2008

While many Christmas decorations went back into their boxes with the arrival of the new year, hundreds of people in Wimauma were not done celebrating the holidays. ...more

January 12, 2008

The National Weather Service says temperatures could fall below freezing over most of the Tampa Bay area for six hours or longer overnight Wednesday. Here are some tips to get ready for temperatures that could be close to record lows ...more

January 1, 2008

A visit from Santa last week lifted the spirits of about 85 seniors at county facilities in Ruskin and Wimauma. ...more

December 22, 2007

Authorities say they have broken up a ring of south and east Hillsborough County businesses that preyed on illegal immigrants seeking help with vehicle purchases. ...more

December 21, 2007

Authorities say they have busted up a ring of south and east Hillsborough County businesses that preyed on illegal immigrants seeking help with vehicle purchases. ...more

December 20, 2007