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  1. 9. 72 year old pedestrian killed late last nightRead the original story

    4 hrs ago | WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg

    ... It happened a little before 11pm Thursday night. Deputies say a car traveling eastbound on Bloomingdale Ave. in Brandon, struck and killed the pedestrian trying to cross near the Patterson Rd. intersection. Deputies have identified the victim as 72 ...

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    Related Topix: Hillsborough County, FL

  2. Hillsborough teacher arrested for child pornRead the original story

    4 hrs ago | WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg

    ... my problem is. I don't know what is wrong with me." The feds executed a search warrant at Sands' home in Brandon where they say they found 36 child pornography images, "many of which depict prepubescent children engaged in various sex acts with ...

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    Related Topix: Tampa, FL, Hillsborough County, FL, Computers

  3. King High math teacher resigns after child porn arrestRead the original story

    4 hrs ago | Tampa Bay Online

    ... is wrong with me," Aaron Brian Sands, 41, told federal agents who searched his home at 1444 Highland Ridge Circle in Brandon on Wednesday, according to a criminal complaint. Sands helped forensic experts locate the images on his laptop computer. The ...

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    Related Topix: Prison, Criminal Defense Law, Law, Computers

  4. King HS teacher resigns after child porn arrestRead the original story

    7 hrs ago | ABC Action News

    ... a letter telling him not to report to work. Wednesday, US Marshalls searched Sands home on Highland Ridge Circle in Brandon and discovered at least 36 images on his laptop computer. Some of the images showed children as young as 2 engaging in sex ...

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  5. Tampa high school teacher charged with child pornRead the original story

    9 hrs ago | Tampa Bay Online

    ... is wrong with me," Aaron Brian Sands, 41, told federal agents who searched his home at 1444 Highland Ridge Circle in Brandon on Wednesday, according to a criminal complaint. Sands helped forensic experts to locate the images on his laptop computer. ...

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    Related Topix: Tampa, FL, Computers

  6. Struggling economy can't kill churches' holiday spiritRead the original story

    14 hrs ago | Tampa Bay Online

    ... "It's our 23rd year, and we're still going strong," said the Rev. Wayne Moore of Kings Avenue Baptist Church in Brandon, which transforms its 2-acre property into a live-action scene from Bethlehem at the time of Christ's birth. This year's edition ...

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    Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Christmas, Tampa, FL

  7. Funeral to be held for Valirco toddlerRead the original story

    14 hrs ago | MyFoxTampaBay

    ... trangers gathered for a candlelight vigil to memorialize the boy. The funeral will be held at the Nativity Church in Brandon at 3 p.m.

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    Related Topix: Valrico, FL, Life, Holidays, Day after Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving, Hillsborough County, FL

  8. Woman struck and killed in BrandonRead the original story w/Photo

    16 hrs ago | MyFoxTampaBay

    Hillsborough County deputies are investigating a fatal pedestrian accident in Brandon late last night.

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    Related Topix: Hillsborough County, FL, Bloomingdale, FL

  9. 72 year old pedestrian killed late last nightRead the original story

    12 hrs ago | WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg

    ... It happened a little before 11pm Thursday night. Deputies say a car traveling eastbound on Bloomingdale Ave. in Brandon, struck and killed the pedestrian trying to cross near the Patterson Rd. intersection. Deputies have identified the victim as 72 ...

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    Related Topix: Hillsborough County, FL

  10. East Hillsborough religion news briefsRead the original story

    16 hrs ago | St. Petersburg Times

    First United Methodist Church in Brandon will hold its monthly "God, Family & You" worship service at 7 tonight at 120 N Knights Ave.

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  11. Controversy in the past, Seffner gets new fire stationRead the original story w/Photo

    16 hrs ago | St. Petersburg Times

    ... Pat Bean and the fire rescue staff plan to be present for Station No. 18's grand opening. Renamed Seffner-North Brandon Fire Rescue, the tan stucco and brick building will house 35 volunteer firefighters, a fire engine, brush truck and ...

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    Related Topix: Seffner, FL, Mango, FL, Fire, Hillsborough County, FL

  12. Hookah Caf opens in RiverviewRead the original story

    16 hrs ago | St. Petersburg Times

    ... 6 to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday; and 5 p.m. to midnight Sunday. Call (813) 741-1801. Central Florida chain opens in Brandon area For 25 years, Kobe Japanese Steakhouse has served Central Florida residents. It made its Brandon debut last month, ...

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    Related Topix: Life, Sushi, Japanese Cuisine

  13. Deputies: Brandon woman broke into 4 cars

    20 hrs ago | Tampa Bay Online

    A Brandon woman was arrested Thursday morning for burglarizing four cars on a block, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office records show.

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    Related Topix: Hillsborough County, FL

  14. First 'major' arrivesRead the original story

    Yesterday | Hernando Today

    ... Eagle grapplers to see different personnel and styles. And then there are three "majors" including the Jan. 22-23 Brandon Ippolito Tournament, the Dec. 28-29 Oviedo Tournament and this weekend's 14th annual Cougar Invitational at Plant City-Durant ...

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  15. Family, friends mourn 2-year-old boy who died in septic tankRead the original story w/Photo

    Tuesday Dec 1 | Tampa Bay Online

    ... park where he lived with his parents. The wake brought family, friends and strangers to Nativity Catholic Church in Brandon. Anthony Abramson of Valrico said he spoke to the parents to offer his condolences. Abramson and his wife, Arlene, assisted ...

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    Related Topix: Valrico, FL

  16. Young Valrico humanitarian nominated for 'most inspiring of 2009'Read the original story w/Photo

    Thursday | Tampa Bay Online

    ... money for hurricane victims. His latest contribution went to A Kids Place, a new group home for foster children in Brandon, for construction of a playground. Last year, the youngster made a 1,200-mile "My House to the White House" walk to raise ...

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    Related Topix: Valrico, FL, Social Software

  17. Funeral plannedRead the original story w/Photo

    Tuesday Dec 1 | Tampa Bay Online

    ... may attend a wake for Luis Martinez from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday in the sanctuary of Nativity Catholic Church in Brandon. A memorial Mass is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Friday. From there, the child's remains will be sent to Oaxaca, Mexico, the family's ...

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    Related Topix: Mexico, Oaxaca, Mexico, World News, Valrico, FL, Hillsborough County, FL

  18. South County swine flu inoculations resumeRead the original story

    Wednesday Dec 2 | SCC Observer

    ... permission form. During the same week, the in-school inoculation program continues at Bloomingdale High School, Brandon, and in about 18 middle schools scattered across the north, west and east sections of the county, Pedigo added. However, none of ...

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    Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Medicine, Influenza, Education Etc., Hillsborough, CA

  19. Bolts honor state champsRead the original story

    Wednesday Dec 2 | Tampa Bay Online

    ... Some teams reached their division's final, like the East Lake Arsenal girls in the Under-14 Showcase division or the Brandon Flames boys in the Under-13 Predator division, and some teams didn't get past pool play at the Disney Junior Soccer ...

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    Related Topix: Ice Hockey, Winter Sports

  20. Where To Go To See The Holiday Lights In The Brandon Area

    Tuesday Dec 1 | Osprey Observer

    ... year, the Wetheringtons donated $1,000. For more information on Christmas Lane, please visit www.christmaslane.org. Brandon ForestBrandon Forest is located in Seffner, off of Parsons Ave., north of Windhorst Rd., and south of Wheeler Rd.From S.R. ...

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    Related Topix: Bloomingdale, FL, Family, Kids, Life, Holidays, Christmas, Seffner, FL

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