A missing tourist from Alabama has been found unhurt after he took a walk and disappeared on Madeira Beach this morning. ...more

October 6, 2009

It is no wonder it costs the city plenty for emergency medical response teams. Every day there is an accident on Interstate 4. Why? People drive too fast. ...more

August 21, 2009

The buildings are gone, but there's still work to do at former truck weigh stations on Interstate 4 west of Thonotosassa Road. The remaining work includes removing old scales, laying sod on the site and placing a new sign for the Thonotosassa Road exit, said John McShaffrey, spokesman for the Florida Department of Transportation project. The contractor is expected to wrap it up at the end of July. ...more

June 13, 2009

Police arrested the assistant principal for administration at Strawberry Crest High School in Dover for driving under the influence this morning, records show. ...more

May 16, 2009

Red, ripe strawberries are not just a historic crop in eastern Hillsborough County; toward the middle of March they become deliciously affordable as market prices drop, shipping becomes expensive and U-fields open in the Plant City area. ...more

April 1, 2009

If you're crazy about fresh strawberries and don't mind getting your fingers stained with berry juice, you can save some money by visiting one of several farms in the area now open for U-pick. ...more

March 25, 2009

DOVER Athletic teams at Strawberry Crest, the new high school opening in August near the Interstate 4 and McIntosh Road interchange, will be nicknamed the Chargers. ...more

March 18, 2009

SHERIFF'S OFFICE This is a partial list of crimes and service calls reported March 5-10 to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Questions about a specific event should be directed to the sheriff's office at (813) 247-8200. ...more

March 18, 2009

A man nicknamed "Bear" pulled a semi-automatic handgun from the waistband of his pants Monday afternoon, pointed it at someone's head and fired a shot, barely missing, Hillsborough County deputies say. ...more

March 4, 2009

CRIME TRACKER This is a partial list of crimes and service calls reported Feb. 19-25 to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Questions about a specific event should be directed to the sheriff's office at (813) 247-8200. ...more

March 4, 2009