Anyone interested in getting an interpretation of a new law that allows Florida-friendly landscaping, even in homeowners associations that previously prohibited it, can contact Bonnie Hazleton at (850) 245-2121. ...more

August 26, 2009

Learn how to plant for wildlife in 90 minutes. ...more

July 31, 2009

Families of four, with an income of $28,665 or less are eligible for free student lunches in Hillsborough County public schools. ...more

July 22, 2009

A new state law that went into effect July 1 states that homeowners' associations can no longer prohibit residents from installing drought-tolerant, Florida-friendly grass and landscaping. ...more

July 8, 2009

A new state law that went into effect July 1 states that homeowners associations can no longer prohibit residents from installing drought-tolerant, Florida-friendly grass and landscaping. ...more

July 8, 2009

Gov. Charlie Crist has reappointed three members of the Alafia River Basin Board. ...more

July 1, 2009

As part of its Operation3D Heightened Patrol, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office will set up a DUI checkpoint tonight at Bell Shoals Road and Bloomingdale Avenue. ...more

June 26, 2009

Youngsters raced up and down the sidewalks at Rotary's Camp Florida in their electric wheelchairs Wednesday, heading from one carnival booth to another, with no sign that the sweltering heat might dampen their fun. ...more

June 11, 2009

There were a few who didn't want to get their feet muddy, but most of the 19 youngsters from Riverview's Center Academy were happy to plunge into a restoration project at Newman Branch Creek near the Big Bend Power Station on May 12. ...more

May 20, 2009

Hillsborough County neighborhoods needing playground equipment, planning festivals or trying to beautify can apply for grants of up to $1,500 from the county. ...more

May 6, 2009