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Hillsborough’s $10.1 billion budget has a ‘millage swap’ for public safety
Hillsborough County government’s proposed budget of about $10 billion includes a property tax change aimed at beefing up Fire Rescue and sheriff’s office services for residents who live in the unincorporated parts of the county. County Commissioners got their first public look at the proposed budget Wednesday for...
14-Year-Old Hillsborough Teen Arrested Fourth Time in 16 Months
On Sunday, the 14-year-old boy was taken into custody by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s office. On Tampa’s Crestridge Road, deputies were called to report someone breaking into a car. The victim fled when one of them attempted to confront the person at their car, according to the agency.
Andrew Warren’s Democratic opponent files election complaint against him
Quality Journalism for Critical Times One of the most anticipated local elections in Florida this year is the Hillsborough County state attorney race between twice-elected but currently suspended Democrat Andrew Warren and the woman Ron DeSantis appointed to replace him, Republican Suzy Lopez. But Warren must first get through his primary next month against fellow Democrat Elizabeth Martinez Strauss, who […] The post Andrew Warren’s Democratic opponent files election complaint against him appeared first on Florida Phoenix.
A busy, banner year for Visit Tampa Bay
It’s been a busy, banner year for Visit Tampa Bay. On the culinary front, the marketing and tourism development organization for Tampa and Hillsborough County released the second edition of its “Tampa’s Table” cookbook, which features recipes from local restaurants, had six more restaurants added to the latest edition of the Michelin Guide to Florida.
Kiwanis StoryWalk promotes literacy, exercise
The lake at the center of Carrollwood Village Park is surrounded by little black podiums, each containing a single page from a children’s storybook. It’s the latest edition to the Kiwanis Club of Tampa StoryWalk initiative. The inspiration behind StoryWalk started around eight years ago when the Kiwanis...
WATCH: Shirtless suspect smokes in bushes while hiding from FL deputies
RIVERVIEW, Fla. (CBS12) — Video captures the moment a suspect was caught smoking a cigarette while he was trying to hide from deputies early Wednesday morning. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) said its aviation unit helped track down a domestic violence suspect in Riverview. An aerial infrared camera shows the moment Travis Munsch, 40, was found hiding between some bushes and a tall fence near the parking lot of an apartment complex.
Investigation Underway After Woman Found Unresponsive in Keystone, Authorities Probe Apparent Upper Body Trauma
Officials in Hillsborough County have commenced an investigation into a tragic finding early this morning in Keystone. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office confirmed that a 911 call lead authorities to a residence on Crescent Road, where they discovered an unresponsive woman. Details are still emerging, but initial reports suggest the victim exhibited signs of upper body trauma.
MidPoint’s Transportation Round-Up
A panel of local transportation advocates joined us to discuss the current state of transportation projects in Hillsborough County on July 17, 2024. Alan Clendinen is a Tampa City Council member and serves as Tampa’s representative on the Transportation Planning Organization (TPO). Hoyt Prindle III is an attorney and serves on the Transportation Planning Organization’s Citizen Advisory Board. Amanda Brown is a local transportation advocate and was formerly the legislative aide to former County Commissioner Mariella Smith.
Tragic Blaze at Dover Mexican Grocery Claims a Life, Firefighter Hospitalized for Evaluation
A somber note pervaded the neighborhood as fire engulfed a Mexican grocery store in Dover, resulting in the loss of one life, local fire officials have confirmed. Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) reported receiving distress calls around 4:45 p.m. on Sunday, with reports of fire and smoke visible at the Mexican American Grocery located at 3223 Sydney Dover Road. According to ABC Action News, the arriving HCFR crews were met with a structure fully engulfed by flames.
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