Brandon Community Members Jailed In Fight To Help MDA
By Michelle Colesanti
In early October, members of the Brandon Community volunteered to go to jail. It was for a good cause – helping to...
Family Promise Of Greater Brandon Helps Homeless Families In The Community
By Libby Hopkins
Many families in the community struggle to stay ahead in today’s economy. They face daily decisions of paying their bills or feeding...
Upscale Event Designed To Raise Funds, Awareness Of Lung Cancer
By Kathy L. Collins
November is Lung Cancer Awareness month, often represented by a white ribbon. It is fitting then, that an event designed to...
New Life Village Offers Second Chance For Children In Foster Care
By Libby Hopkins
There is an African proverb that says, “It takes a village to raise a child.” This statement is the foundation that created...
Lighthouse Gospel Mission Aims To Provide Two Million Pounds Of Food...
By Andria Barrios
Nearly 62 years ago, a small outreach began in Tampa. Today, Lighthouse Gospel Mission, a church in Riverview, plans to provide two...
Powerful Messages Of Recovery Highlighted At Recovery Awareness Program
By Michelle Colesanti
Messengers of Recovery Awareness (M.O.R.A.) is a new local organization devoted to reducing the stigma associated with substance abuse, and to influence...
C.A.R.E.’s Boo Bash
Staff Report
Ruskin, FL – Everyone loves an opportunity to show off their adorable furry friends to fellow animal lovers. On October 25th from 10...
New Horizon’s 20th Annual Barbeque Offers Family Friendly Entertainment, Food
Staff Report
New Horizons Group Homes will hold its 20th annual barbeque and silent auction on Saturday, November 1 from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the...
Guardian ad Litem Program Offering Voice For Abused, Neglected Children Seeking...
By Libby Hopkins
Marilyn Garcia of Brandon has been raising her voice for more than 89,000 children who are in the foster care system. She...
Local Community Comes Together To Bring Dream Horse To Special Girl
By Nicole Heubusch
Lex is a 7-year-old girl in Oklahoma who has Cerebral Palsy. She loves horses and loves getting mail, so her mother, Wathena...











