Rotary’s Camp Florida Names Eleanor Saunders As New Executive Director
Rotary’s Camp Florida has been a part of the Brandon community since the 1950s. It was originally a camp used by the United Methodist...
Congratulations To Area High School Valedictorians & Salutatorians; 2026, Valrico
Valedictorian Jayla Easmon at Bloomingdale High School achieved a GPA of 8.44 and plans to attend the University of Central Florida.
Salutatorian Connor Bledsoe...
Cimino Elementary Honors Retiring Principal Joanne Griffiths
After close to 35 years as an educator, Cimino Elementary Principal Joanne Griffiths retired at the end of the 2026 school year. In a...
Florida Poly Names Coaches For Men’s Soccer And Baseball
As Florida Polytechnic University prepares to launch its new athletics program this fall, the university has selected experienced leaders to build two of its...
Snively Jr. Honors Marching Band With Eagle Scout Service Project
By Zofia Osterman
For many students, marching band is more than music; it’s a second family. That strong sense of community inspired Newsome High School...
Nearly 1,500 Graduate From Florida Virtual High School
Nearly 1,500 students graduated from Florida Virtual High School (FVHS) on May 29, forming the largest graduating class in the school’s history. More than...
Fire Rescue Hosts Graduation & Pinning For New Firefighters
A former chef, a teacher, a medical therapist and retired military personnel recently represented the new Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) class as part...
Three Local Students Earn College‑sponsored National Merit Scholarships
Forty-four Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) seniors have been named 2026 College‑sponsored National Merit Scholarship winners, earning national recognition for their academic achievement and future...
HCA Honors Fire Rescue Crew For Lifesaving Care Of Caddie Schelle
When Bloomingdale High School student Caddie Schelle collapsed during a summer golf practice after complaining of the “worst headache” of her life, few could...
Women Build Volunteers Rally Behind Brandon Neighborhood And Future Homeowner
A total of 227 women business and community leaders from across Tampa Bay have joined Habitat for Humanity of Tampa Bay Hillsborough’s 2026 Women...