A large oak tree fell and damaged a Hillsborough County Fire Rescue engine and emergency vehicle this morning during a routine inspection, officials said. ...more

July 6, 2008

Shade makes for such hot real estate at the sweltering Brandon Fourth of July parade that no one wants to give up their secrets. ...more

July 5, 2008

Melissa Clay couldn't quite believe the sight that greeted residents in the Quail Hollow Pines subdivision Wednesday morning. ...more

July 3, 2008

While the Sons of Confederate Veterans hoisted the battle banner on the morning of Flag Day, the newly formed Sons and Daughters of Harriet Tubman sat down to work that evening. ...more

June 15, 2008

Matt Coura said his misadventure in tree climbing certainly taught him its dangers, but he isn't afraid to climb one again. ...more

June 4, 2008

BRANDON - A 15-year-old boy is expected to make a full recovery after being stuck in a tree for hours Monday night at Paul Sanders Park. ...more

June 3, 2008

A humble man, Pastor Oliver Bevins smiled as he referred to himself as a "fine feller." ...more

May 30, 2008

Polk County Fire Rescue units rescued a 5-year-old Winter Haven boy this afternoon. From a tree. ...more

May 29, 2008

A new oak tree stands on the grounds of Mort Elementary, honoring a little girl who once walked the school's halls. ...more

May 10, 2008

TAMPA - First-grader Tatum Johnson loved to frolic with friends on the school playground. The 7-year-old enjoyed playing with classmates and came home every day with tales of her school adventures. Though Tatum can no longer run with her friends though the Mort Elementary fields, her memory has become a permanent part of the school campus. ...more

May 9, 2008