April 27, 2017
Press Release Hillsborough County, Fla. (April 27, 2017) – The Emergency Policy Group today approved an executive order banning open burning in Hillsborough County until at least May 4. Warm temperatures and dry conditions have combined to increase the danger of wildfires in our area. Under the executive order: • A local state of emergency […]
April 24, 2017
By Kelly Wise Valdes The Case For Christ Movie Opens Strong at Box Office The film The Case for Christ debuted in April at the box office in the top 10 movies. According to BoxOfficeMojo.com, the film grossed close to $8,500,000 in the first two weeks of release. In addition, it’s the first film from […]
March 29, 2017
Press Release Dear Parents/Guardians: A district team is currently gathering information on possible changes to our 2017-2018 bell schedule. The team is seeking input through focus groups and other feedback channels from students, parents, teachers and staff. Please take a minute to watch this short video that explains in more detail why we are considering […]
March 1, 2017
Press Release Tampa Bay Water to Test Emergency Notification Sirens at Reservoir on Wed., March 1, at 9 a.m. LITHIA, Fla. — Tampa Bay Water is conducting a test of its emergency siren system at the C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir on Wed., March 1, at 9 a.m. To ensure that the sirens are effective […]
February 21, 2017
Compiled by Michelle Colesanti, michelle@ospreyobserver.com SWAT Presents Check to Women’s Resource Center At the Annual “Boots and Bling” Celebration for SWAT Networking at IMG Golf Club in January, CEO, Dr. Robyn Spirtas and SWAT Executive Director, Deb Gerard presented a check to attendee, Ashely Brown, the CEO of the Women’s Resource Center for close […]
February 15, 2017
UPDATE | Hillsborough County officials have confirmed that Jenna Irmler has been found alive. A press conference will be held at 10:45 a.m. to update everyone on her condition. Please keep an eye out for a missing 11-year-old with Asperger’s Syndrome. Jenna Irmler was discovered missing from her Bloomingdale home at 5 am this […]
February 14, 2017
Compiled by Michelle Colesanti, michelle@ospreyobserver.com The G.F.W.C. Valrico Service League Will Hold “Puttin’ On The Ritz Bunco” A night of fun, food and prizes will be held at the G.F.W.C. Valrico Service League’s Putting on the Ritz Bunco, sponsored by USAmeriBank-Brandon Branch. The event will take place on Tuesday, March 7th, 6-7 p.m. Social Time/Dinner and Bunco starting at 7 […]
February 7, 2017
By Kate Quesada A young Riverview resident is inspiring residents to raise funds for the American Cancer Society this month at a Relay for Life fundraiser at Barrington Middle School (BMS). Alex Hutchings, 14, was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor in late December and friends are hoping to raise money for the American Cancer […]
January 4, 2017
Crime Stoppers Launches Gun Bounty Program, Offers $1,000 Rewards By Tamas Mondovics A partnership formed last month between Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay, the county’s law enforcement agencies, including Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and Tampa and Temple Terrace Police Departments, has led to the launch of a new reward program designed specifically to help […]
May 24, 2017
Hot Off The Christian News Wire: June 2017
By Kelly Wise Valdes Christian Website Provides Movie Reviews and More Crosswalk.com aims to offer the most compelling biblically based content for all areas of Christian living – faith, family, fun and community. The content includes Bible study, daily devotions, marriage, parenting, movie reviews, music, news and more. Within this framework, Crosswalk.com provides timely, relevant, […]
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