Brandon News

More than 1,000 people had their taste buds tickled May 16 at the Brandon Business Expo and Taste of Brandon, presented by the Greater Brandon Chambr of Commerce at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa.

The residents spoke on video at the Fred B. Karl County Center on May 15. See also Commissioners Say Plans for Bloomingdale Big Box Out of Their Hands Residents Flock to Big-Box Meeting at Bloomingdale Church Neighbors Rally Against Bloomingdale Big-Box Development 'No Bloomingdale Big Box' Event Set for Rush-Hour Traffic Opposition Preps for ... (more)

From the opening minutes of its swan-song episode, The Office delivered as promised, after NBC announced an extra 15 minutes would be tacked on to the hour-long finale to ensure storyline closures for each of its characters, which viewers have come to know and love over the course of nine seasons.

Wondering what to do with the kids this summer? Consider registering them for summer art workshops at Center Place, 619 Vonderburg Dr., Brandon.

Cancer survivors and their families are invited to get fit during a free 12-week program at all Tampa YMCA branches , including the Brandon Family YMCA, at 3097 South Kingsway Road in Seffner; the Campo Family YMCA, at 3414 Culbreath Road; and the Plant City Family YMCA, at 1507 YMCA Place.

A busy weekend in the Greater Brandon area is wrapping up, with the ninth annual Cruise for Kids Motorcyle Poker Run, with registration at Brandon Harley Davidson on State Road 60 in Brandon.

Republicans on the Hillsborough County Commission have twice refused in the past two years to even discuss changing their district boundaries to make it easier for a Hispanic to win a seat.

Learn cooking tips from celebrity chefs as the Brandon Foundation and Rolling Pin Kitchen Emporium team up to bring eight expert cooks to Brandon this spring to prepare signature meals for charity.

Jesus did change water into wine but few people expect to find him in a bar; however, once a month in Brandon, that's exactly where you will find some of his disciples.

The man found dead in Brandon, lying face down in the grass at the north side of Extra Space Storage on the east side of Providence Road, has been identified as Wilkin Mieses Baker, 27, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

The Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce has been busy promoting its signature event, which this year celebrates its 25th year.

With $360 million on the line in tonight's, May 15, Powerball drawing, there's little doubt that many Brandon residents plan to tune in to catch the winning numbers as they're announced around 11 p.m. Lottery retailers throughout the Tampa Bay area have been touting the drawing as the jackpot has climbed millions over the last few days.

Michelle Netterville and Mary Morris enjoy living in Brandon off Providence Road.

Jewish residents are invited to join Chabad of Brandon for a Shavuos celebration at Chabad Jewish Centero f Brandon, 3005 Waylon Ln., Valrico, Wednesday, May 15 at 6 p.m. The celebration commemorates the 3,326th anniversary of the acceptance of the Torah at Mount Sinai.

According to the Brewer's Association, Craft Beer Week is the "Mother of All Beer Weeks." The week is designed as "the annual celebration of small and independent craft brewers, their craft beer and the American craft beer culture." The weeklong celebration will last from May 13-19. To that end two local venues are among the many offering speicals ... (more)

A Hillsborough Sheriff's detective shot and killed a suspect Tuesday afternoon in Brandon.

This week: How much do lawn services cost? How much do you pay for your lawn service? And what does that cover - just mowing, or does it cover weeding, pruning, planting? Please share in the comments below - we promise we won't judge you! And if you've got a lawn service you love, tell us that too.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office just reported that a deputy has been involved in a shooting at 904 W. Wheeler Rd., Brandon.

Tampa Police detectives are trying to track down the people in a surveillance video who might have information regarding the shooting and murder that took place at Hollywood Nites early Saturday morning.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says a dead body was discovered at 707 Providence Road in Brandon.