Brandon News

1 dead in Brandon house fire

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 07:11:00 EDT

An early morning fire in Brandon has left one person dead.

Family of fallen soldier gathers, prepares to lay him to rest

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:02:00 EDT

Family and friends gathered today at the home of Sgt. 1st Class Jason J. Fabrizi to console his grief-stricken widow, Kristine Kool, who is expecting the couple's second child in October. Fabrizi, 29, died Tuesday in Afghanistan when his mounted patrol was attacked with rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire, according to the U. S. Department of Defense.

DUI driver gets 25 years in wreck that killed 5

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:54:00 EDT

Three years ago, the family of Cathy Manzano Jones gathered in Tampa for her wedding.

Seffner soldier killed in Afghanistan

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 22:23:00 EDT

A 29-year-old soldier from Seffner has died in Afghanistan.

Community theater groups take to stage this weekend

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:55:00 EDT

In the mood for some community theater this weekend? You are in luck. Two local theater groups are staging plays locally.

Clayton Park to close for improvements

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:58:00 EDT

Clayton Park, home of the South Brandon Little League, will be closed from July 20 through the end of August for improvements.

Seffner residents hear details for Green Tech Corridor

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:26:00 EDT

Planning officials assured Seffner residents July 14 that a rural swath along Interstate 4 will be the last area targeted for a proposed Green Technology Corridor expected to run from Tampa to the Polk County line.

Interstate 4 corridor slated to go 'Green'

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:00:00 EDT

In an effort to make Hillsborough County stand out among Florida counties seeking to lure new high-tech businesses, the Interstate-4 Economic Corridor is going by a new name – the I-4 Green Tech Corridor.

Bloomingdale, East Bay Little League teams disappointed by ruling

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:13:00 EDT

A combined team of junior softball players from Bloomingdale Little League and East Bay Little League were looking forward to competing in this weekend's Section IV tournament at Manatee East Little League in Bradenton.

Bloomingdale, East Bay disappointed by ruling

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 03:45:47 EDT

A combined team of junior softball players from Bloomingdale Little League and East Bay Little League were looking forward to competing in this weekend’s Section IV tournament at Manatee East Little League in Bradenton. They had begun practice a month ago, and with no competition in District 13, they advanced…

Hospital may revamp, relocate rehab center

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:11:00 EDT

A rehabilitation center at Tampa General Hospital is ready for an off-campus redo that could take place near Brandon.

Ruskin bed and breakfast an inviting retreat

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:52:00 EDT

I was more than eager to accept a recent invitation to have lunch and tour the Southern Comfort Inn in Ruskin. I've passed the 1-acre bed-and-breakfast many times during morning walks through my peaceful residential neighborhood and thought, "I wonder what the inside of that place looks like?"

2 men charged in East Hillsborough smash-and-grabs

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:49:00 EDT

Two men were involved in several smash-and-grab robberies in Hillsborough County between March and July, deputies say. Deputies have arrested Jeremy Nichtula, 29, of Brandon, and Thomas Dan Hartley, 21, of Ruskin.

Take 2 The Stage to perform 'Children's Letters to God'

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Take 2 The Stage will perform "Children's Letters to God," a musical based on Stuart Hample's book of the same title, at 7 p.m. July 24 and 25 at Center Place Fine Arts and Civic Association, 619 Vonderburg Drive.

Anti-tax group gathers

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Changing the people in office won't fix our country unless we also change the culture that put them there.

Call for Alzheimer's center prompts rezoning request

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

When the real estate market changes, developers change with it. Plans for a mixed-use office and professional center on property at Lumdsen and Bell Shoals roads have changed accordingly.

County tackles congested crossings

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Marie Robinson is certain that something must be done to improve the intersection of Bell Shoals and Lithia-Pinecrest roads.

Boaters, fishermen angry with county proposal

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

For many recreational and commercial fishermen, closing regional parks like E.G. Simmons in Ruskin would have a major impact on their activities.

Plant duo named to U.S. team

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Even after having been named to the U.S. Junior National Rowing team for the past two seasons, the thrill of being selected hasn't worn off for Plant's Molly Hamrick.

Local execs to share stories about success, failure and mentors

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

YP Brandon, a networking group sponsored by the Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce for professionals 40 and younger, will host "CEO Unplugged" at 6 p.m. Thursday at River Hills Country Club, 3943 New Riverhills Parkway, Valrico.