Newsome High School on Lockdown After Online Threat

Newsome High School on Lockdown After Online Threat

Dozens of deputies, including HCPS School Security officers, along with area school resource deputies and local law enforcement were on hand at Newsome High School this morning

Brandon Ballet To Perform Its Holiday Tradition, The Nutcracker

Brandon Ballet To Perform Its Holiday Tradition, The Nutcracker

The Brandon Ballet will present the timeless classic “The Nutcracker” on Saturday and Sunday, December 10 and 11. The Brandon Ballet will perform the timeless classic in four performances at Spoto High School auditorium, located at 8538 Eagle Palm Dr. in Riverview. On Saturday, December 10, there will be performances at 2 p.m. and 7:30 [...]

Shotwell At Bloomingdale High: More Than Just An Athletic Director

Shotwell At Bloomingdale High: More Than Just An Athletic Director

The athletic programs in Hillsborough County run under the leadership of many people. Each high school has coaches, players and many other individuals that work to make the sports team function. The position of assistant principle for Administration oversees the athletic department in Hillsborough County schools. This position not only serves as athletic director, but [...]

Share Faith, Fun & Christmas Cookies With Senator Ronda Storms

Share Faith, Fun & Christmas Cookies With Senator Ronda Storms

It’s fitting to ring in the Christmas Season with a home-town gathering cookie exchange. This year marks Senator Ronda Storms (R-District 10) sixth annual gathering with her constituents to share, fellowship and of course, to eat Christmas cookies. Senator Storms’ office encourages people in the community to take this opportunity to meet and talk with [...]

Great American Teach-In Brings Hundreds Of Volunteers To Area Schools

Great American Teach-In Brings Hundreds Of Volunteers To Area Schools

It’s hard to tell who benefits more, the students or the volunteer speakers, during the annual Great American Teach-In, which year after year mobilizes the community by bringing hundreds of professionals into local schools to demonstrate to children the benefits of getting a good education. Held in mid-November, the Teach-In was again presented by SERVE, [...]

Buy A Gift Card – Bring Hope To Children With Cancer

Staff Report With the arrival of the holiday season comes an opportunity to bring hope to children who are battling cancer. The Giving Hope through Faith Foundation is holding its annual “Stockings of Hope” drive and could use your help. This project was started in memory of Zachary Tucker, who courageously battled brain cancer in [...]

Local Theme Parks Offer Plenty For The Whole Family To Enjoy This Holiday Season

We are lucky enough to live in an area that is literally surrounded by theme parks and attractions, all within an hour and a half of us. During the holidays, these attractions kick up the holiday spirit and excitement to a whole new level. If you are trying to find some fun things to do [...]

Pinecrest Elementary Celebrates 75 Years Of Pilot Pride (1936-2011)

More than seven decades of history were validated by a milestone of successful accomplishment last month, as hundreds, both young and old, gathered to celebrate 75 years of Pilot Pride in Lithia.  The event, held in mid-November in the Pinecrest Elementary School cafeteria, brought together past Pinecrest alumni, former students, teachers and principals, who were [...]

Christmas Lights Come To One And All In The Area

By: Dale Bliss he entrance of Christmas Lane, located in Dover. It will be open from Thursday, December 1- Wednesday, December 28.   The most silent of nights and the most holiest of nights comes to us by way of Dover. Once again, Wetherington Lane holds a live reenactment of the true meaning of Christmas. [...]

Candles For Christ Celebrates Kids

For some, like the many abused, neglected or abandoned children taking up residence at A Kid’s Place, who have never seen their name in frosting or blushed during an excited Happy Birthday sing along, it is a commodity to feel special when turning a year older.  A new, local nonprofit organization, Candles for Christ, makes [...]