Rick Ploor Memorial Golf Tournament Raised Funds For Moffitt Cancer Center
In September of 2016, Brandon resident Rick Ploor was diagnosed with stage-four melanoma. He became a patient at the Moffitt Cancer Center McKinley Campus...
Willis Peters Exceptional Center Helps Raise Funds For Florida’s Special Olympics
The Willis Peters Exceptional Center participated in the fifth annual polar plunge to raise money for Florida’s Special Olympics chapters.
On March 24, 15...
Readers Enjoyed The 2024 Solar Eclipse From Near And Far
The 2024 solar eclipse was one for the history books. While not in the path of totality, the Tampa area did get about 60...
Newsome High School FFA Hosts Annual Sweetheart Pageant
Newsome High School hosted its annual Future Farmers of America (FFA) Sweetheart Pageant at the end of March as a fundraiser event.
Seven contestants...
Benjamin Phelps Earns Top Spot Among Hillsborough County’s JROTC Cadets
Newsome High School Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) Cadet Major Benjamin Phelps was named one of the top cadets in Hillsborough County in...
Free Classroom Support For Prekindergarten Children With Developmental Delay Or Disabilities
Parents who have little children with developmental delays or disabilities often struggle to find help, either through therapy or educational support. There is county...
Plans Underway For Fantastic Fourth Of July Celebration
This year’s Fourth of July celebration will be Brandon’s largest ever, as two groups are joining together to present two fun, fantastic events for...
Hillsborough County Public Schools: Celebrating Achievements In 2023-24
By Superintendent Van Ayres
As the 2023-24 academic year comes to a close, we take pride in reflecting on our accomplishments, and reaffirming our commitment...
Elegant VW Atlas Cross Sport Is Incredible, Airy
The 2024 Volkswagen Atlas may be the bigger of the two but the Cross Sport (5.2 inches shorter in length; it’s a five-seater with...
Newsome Sophomore Excels At County And State Science Fairs With ‘Save...
On February 7, Hillsborough County held its annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Earth and Environmental Fair. Local high schools sent nominees to...