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Are Hillsborough Commissioners intimidated by Sam Rashid?
In the earlier part of this decade, fairly or unfairly it was thought that much of the Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners was controlled in part by two influential Republicans - Ralph Hughes and Sam Rashid.
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Hillsborough code inspectors find hazards near deadly septic tank
Two days after a toddler was found dead in an uncovered septic tank at a mobile home park, Hillsborough County code inspectors found numerous other violations at the property, including another tank without a concrete lid.
Three Killed in Hillsborough Crash
Published: Sunday, November 29, 2009 at 12:01 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 30, 2009 at 4:17 a.m. A two-car crash in southern Hillsborough County killed three people and sent a fourth to the hospital Sunday night, Hillsborough sheriff's officials said.
Small plane crashes in eastern Hillsborough
Rescue workers are on the scene of a small plane crash in eastern Hillsborough County.
Guinta For Congress - Guinta's Got Momentum
Manchester, NH It has been an exciting few weeks for Team Guinta as grassroots support continues to grow.
Sarasota police chief suspended for 2 weeks
Police Chief Peter Abbott will be back to work tomorrow after three months on leave, but will lose two weeks of pay for his part in a mishandled criminal investigation.
$1.1 million settlement in police officer's death
The parents of a Hopkinton police officer who was killed by a drunk driver last year will receive close to $1.1 million in a settlement with both the driver and the Bow restaurant that allegedly over-served him, the family's attorney said yesterday.
Why do they call it that? Bruce B. Downs Blvd. and Hillsborough Co.
Who is the man behind the name of New Tampa's main street, Bruce B. Downs? And why does Hillsborough County share its name with places as far away as New Hampshire? We have the answers.
2 monkey reports 2 miles apart in Hillsborough, but no still no capture
It's not clear if the same monkey was seen twice or if this is the same monkey that eluded officials last week, said Hillsborough sheriff's spokeswoman Vida Morgan.
Another monkey sighting - " this time in northwest Hillsborough
A mysterious simian variously described as a baboon, monkey and, at one point, a raccoon may have been sighted again this morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
New online resource for homeless in Hillsborough County to come online
According to the Hillsborough County Homeless Coalition, as there are over 9,000 homeless people in the County Attempts by the Board of County Commissioners to address the problem foundered earlier this fall, after they rejected a proposed tent-city plan that would have housed up to 250 people on East Hillsborough Avenue.A A subsequent attempt to ...
Monkey reportedly on the loose in Hillsborough
Hillsborough deputies are on the lookout for a monkey that was reportedly seen in a lot at the corner of Williams Road and Linebaugh Avenue.
Hillsborough County expanding Veterans Memorial Park
Veterans Memorial Park will be getting bigger. The expansion will have a bleacher area, for special ceremonies, and plenty of parking for the public.
Fears of a 'Big Brother' society are well founded
"Big Brother", a term used to describe the continuing efforts of not only the governments of the world, but states within the U.S. who have an uncommon desire to know everything about you during the course of your day.
Who is promoting Hillsborough's gravy train?
I hate to derail this vision of a choo choo in Hillsborough before the tracks are even subsidized but somebody besides the anti-rail crowd has to ask the tough questions.
McDonald Elementary will be open Monday, despite fire
Students at McDonald Elementary School will attend classes at the school on Monday despite a fire that damaged part of the building this morning.
Suspect in custody after shooting at deputy
A suspect is in custody for shooting at a deputy early Friday morning. A Hillsborough Sheriff's Office spokesperson says deputies responded to a call at the Shadow Oaks Apartments at Fletcher and Florida Avenue after two people were spotted breaking into cars.
Shots fired at Hillsborough deputies
One person is in custody and authorities are searching for a second suspect after a gunman opened fire on Hillsborough County sheriff's deputies this morning.
Nina Hayden wows crowd at Hillsborough Young Dems meeting
Last night at Streetcar Charlie's in Ybor City, the Young Democrats of Hillsborough County held an event that featured former Congressman Jim Davis and State Senate candidate Nina Hayden.
Six hope to make case to be attorney
Six candidates have applied to become the next Hillsborough County attorney, and the county delegation will meet Tuesday to pick a winner.