Neil Manimala, County Commissioner, District 5
By Amanda Castillo For Neil Manimala, Hillsborough County has been the backdrop to nearly every chapter of his life, from growing up in Valrico as...
Kenneth Gay, School Board, District 6
Kenneth ‘Ken’ Gay is seeking a seat on the Hillsborough County School Board, District 6, drawing on nearly four decades of experience in public...
Ballot Explained: Three Amendments And Three Referendums
Voters will decide three statewide constitutional amendments and three Hillsborough County questions this fall. Statewide amendments need at least 60 percent ‘yes’ votes to...
Chamber Of Commerce Hosts Candidate Connection
The Brandon Riverview Chamber of Commerce (BRCC) recently welcomed candidates, business leaders and community members to its 2026 Candidate Connection, an event designed to...
Mike Beltran, Florida Congress, District 14
Conservative Republican former State Representative Mike Beltran is running for Congress District 14, a newly configured district that includes all of South and East...
Come Meet Your Candidates At The 2026 Candidate Connection
The Brandon Riverview Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the 2026 Candidate Connection, formerly known as the Hob Nob, on Thursday, August 6,...
Brittany Lyssy, School Board Member, District 2
Every parent wants to know their child is receiving the best education possible. For Brittany Lyssy, that belief is more than a campaign slogan—it's...
Jim Wimsatt, 13th Judicial Court, Group 13
Jim Wimsatt understands that when people walk into a courtroom, they are often facing some of the most important moments of their lives. Decisions...
Luis ‘Louie’ Aguila, 13th Judicial Circuit, Group 7
Luis ‘Louie’ Aguila is a lifelong Tampanian, dedicated public servant, and experienced prosecutor committed to protecting the community he proudly calls home. Born and...
Nina Alvarez, 13th Judicial Court, Group 13
For Nina McGucken Alvarez, serving the people of Hillsborough County is both a professional calling and a personal mission. As a third-generation Tampanian and...









