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Tax cap debate headed to court
Aldermen are standing by their decision to go to court over a ballot referendum that aims to cap taxes and spending in future city budgets.
Tornado confirmed in Hillsborough
Tornado confirmed in Hillsborough Co. Posted By: daniel trotter 5 mins ago The National Weather Service confrims an EF0 tornado was spotted in the Carrollwood area of Hillsborough County on Tuesday afternoon.
In Hillsborough, more than 200 motorists ticketed on first day of new seat belt law
A man in a big, red pickup truck is peering into the car next to him. The driver doesn't notice until the heart-sinking red and blue lights start to flash.
Review faults prosecutor in NH offender release
A court review says three violent sex offenders were released as New Hampshire authorities worked to keep them behind bars because prosecutors did not make it clear to judges that deadlines had to be met to keep them confined.
Sex predators: Report finds fault with prosecutor
In an internal review issued yesterday, a semiretired judge faulted the Hillsborough County prosecutor for not making it clear that legal deadlines had to be met if three violent sex offenders were to be confined past the end of their prison terms.
Prosecutors dismiss child abuse charges against former Hillsborough Commissioner Brian Blair
The Hillsborough State Attorney's Office won't prosecute Brian Blair on child abuse charges, officials said today.
Hillsborough former commissioner's child abuse charges dropped
Published: Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 1:32 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 1:32 p.m. Child abuse charges have been dropped against a former Hillsborough County Commissioner who spent Father's Day in jail after authorities said he punched his two sons.
Police arrest convicted sex offender for alleged luring attempt in Hudson
A convicted sex offender was arrested Tuesday evening after allegedly making contact with a Hudson boy yesterday afternoon.
1/2 price cat adoption in Hillsborough County until 10:00 p.m. tonight
Hillsborough Animal Services employees are burning the midnight oil tonight, hoping that the 1/2 price adoption fee, family activities and longer hours will end with some shelter residents finding new homes.
Telegraph, police upheld in libel suit
The Telegraph and local police have emerged victorious in a years-long court battle over whether they libeled a convicted criminal in a 1999 news story.
Hillsborough deputies to donate pet food to Humane Society
Hillsborough County deputies will deliver hundreds of pounds of pet food this afternoon to the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.
High school grades drop in Hillsborough County, but district and...
High school performance slipped this year in Hillsborough County, with a majority of schools dropping a grade or more in the state rating system.
Former Hillsborough commissioner Blair charged with child abuse
Brian Blair, the former pro wrestler and Hillsborough County commissioner, is facing child abuse charges after being arrested early this morning.
Six arrested in counterfeit DVD sting
On Saturday, six people were arrested and accused of selling counterfeit DVD'S. Hillsborough County Sheriff's deputies made the arrests after they say they seized 1,500 new-release movie DVD'S in what they called "Operation Picture Perfect." They used undercover detectives to target flea markets and roadside vendors, where officers say they were ...
Jail scrambles to install DTV converters for inmates
TV for thousands of Hillsborough County jail inmates went blank Friday, but it wasn't because of bad behavior.
12 lighting strikes in Hillsborough cause damage
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue has responded to twelve lightning strike events that have resulted in reports of building, transformer or tree fires since 6pm.
Toddler drowns in Northwest Hillsborough County
An 18-month-old Hillsborough County boy drowned today in his family's swimming pool.
Tampa Bay Water to decide on reservoir's future
On Monday, the board running Tampa Bay Water will decide whether to embark on a costly, lengthy process of repairing the utility's flawed reservoir in southern Hillsborough County.
Mom: I just want an apology from city
Robin J. Beaulieu talks to her daughter every day as she cooks supper. She brings home the fairy statues and purple roses Amanda loved.
Former guard appeals abuse convictions
A former Merrimack County jail guard wants the state Supreme Court to overturn his assault convictions against an inmate because he says he was acting in self defense when he shoved the inmate from behind and pulled his legs out from under him while the man was handcuffed.