Brandon native Raymond McCoy has been attending the Presbyterian Church of Seffner, 1906 S. Lenna Ave., since 1942; he was 5 years old at the time. ...more

November 11, 2009

BOOKMARKS The following programs are offered at Brandon area libraries: RIVERVIEW: Riverview Branch Library, 10509 Riverview Drive, offers the following programs. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Call (813) 273-3652. ...more

October 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

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is investigating a crash in which a deputy hit a person in a wheelchair. ...more

April 8, 2009

The northbound and southbound lanes of U.S. 301 between Stacy and Mango roads have reopened following a head-on crash between a Publix tractor-trailer and a sport utility vehicle, the Florida Highway Patrol said. ...more

February 25, 2009

The Seffner Chamber of Commerce has something in common with the new administration that will assemble Tuesday in Washington: a push for change. ...more

January 14, 2009

Two new truck weigh stations that will replace ones in Plant City will open Monday. ...more

January 2, 2009

An accident on Interstate 4 in which a pedestrian was struck and killed has snarled traffic for miles. ...more

December 23, 2008

The days are numbered for truck weigh stations on Interstate 4 west of Thonotosassa Road. High-tech weigh stations are nearing completion on I-4 between Mango and McIntosh roads. Shortly after those open in early January, the ones in Plant City will be demolished. ...more

December 2, 2008

Characters ranging from a bite-size bumblebee to a bruising Tampa Bay Buccaneer strutted their stuff Friday night at Howl'oween, a costume contest for dogs at Northdale Recreation Center. Other dog costumes included a princess, pumpkin, chocolate chip cookie, construction worker, caterpillar and skeleton. There also was a haunted trail for children and an adoption fair for dogs. Similar events are set for Nov. 1 at West Park Dog Park, 6402 Occident St. in Tampa, and Mango Dog Park, 11717 Clay Pit Road in Seffner. The West Park costume contest starts at 10 a.m., and the Seffner costume contest, at 4 p.m. ...more

October 25, 2008