January 2014
By KEVIN BRADY For two decades as a guard at one of America’s toughest prisons, James Vann held the keys to the cells of con men, killers and thieves. But it…
Thanksgiving is for gratitude, the New Year is for hope for better things to come. By MITCH TRAPHAGEN On Christmas Eve day, I was standing in a long line at…
By KEVIN BRADY After a banner year for new business development and job creation in southern and eastern Hillsborough, expect more of the same in 2014 but the county will…
By PENNY FLETCHER Residents of the 7,000-person Summerfield community have to wait an extra two months past the expected completion date for their newly remodeled clubhouse and weight and cardio…
The production of some of America’s most loved light bulbs ended with the New Year. By MITCH TRAPHAGEN With the New Year, the light bulbs that Americans love the most…
The 30th annual Showmen’s Circus will take place on Saturday, Jan. 11 under the big top at the International Independent Showmen’s Association, 6915 Riverview Dr. in Gibsonton. Performances will be…
Rain caused the postponement of the Hillsborough County Parks ‘Best Trick’ contest at the Apollo Beach and Brandon Skate Parks last week. The event is now scheduled for Friday, Jan.…
By PENNY FLETCHER A lot of people made resolutions to change their behavior in the New Year. According to a New York Times poll, the top four New Year’s resolutions…
Dorothy Ann Devling Dorothy Ann Devling, 97, of Sun City Center, Fla. passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 20, 2013, She was predeceased by her husband William Harold…