The Youth Environmental Services program has been trying to keep young men away from a life of crime since 1994. ...more

December 24, 2008

An 11-year veteran of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office will be honored as Hispanic Deputy of the Year tonight at an annual banquet by the Sheriff's Hispanic Advisory Council. ...more

September 12, 2008

Public Safety Personnel Honored As Heroes Hillsborough County's law enforcement, fire and rescue, and other public safety officers were honored May 1 at the 14th annual Our Heroes Luncheon, sponsored by Sykes Enterprises. More than 2,000 guests at the Tampa Convention Center watched as representatives from six law enforcement agencies and four fire departments were honored at the Heroes Table. Special recognition was given to Sgt. Ron Harrison, the deputy killed in the line of duty in August 2007. His daughter Ronnee Harrison represented him. Proceeds from the event benefit the Coy L. Sykes Memorial Scholarships, awarded to children of law enforcement personnel. The 2008 scholarship recipients were also recognized. They are Amanda Gilbertsen, James Wolff, Alyssa Martinez, Kaleigh Hill, Daniel Kiefer, Michelle Cimo, Stephen Frey and Tyler Metcalf. ...more

May 11, 2008

While the meal for about 200 guests wasn't a traditional turkey dinner, "I know this is the only Thanksgiving some of these people will have," said Santa Maria Mission coordinator Ondina Hernandez. ...more

November 24, 2007

While the meal for about 200 guests wasn't a traditional turkey dinner, "I know this is the only Thanksgiving some of these people will have," said Santa Maria Mission coordinator Ondina Hernandez. ...more

November 21, 2007