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Summer
Gay Lynn Love Named Honorary Mayor of Brandon
There’s a new mayor in town, Gay Lynn Love, who with her opponent, B. Lee Elam, arrived at O’Brien’s Irish Pub this morning to count their receipts for the honorary mayor of Brandon chari...
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News
Fun Facts: 4th of July
How Did it Begin? On this day in 1776, the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress, setting the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation....
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Summer
Protect Yourself Against Mosquitoes During 4th of July Festivities
News Report There's nothing like a swarm of mosquitoes to put a damper on Fourth of July festivities, sending revelers indoors to avoid the pesky pests. However, according to Hi...
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Opinion
Celebrate America's Freedom, But Be Considerate of War Veterans
By Trista Sampson At street corners, gas stations, and in empty lots, fireworks tents are popping up. Combine that with the long days and sweltering heat, and that means July 4th mus...
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Summer
Fireworks Display, Celebration to Take Place at Westfield Brandon
News Report Westfield Brandon is celebrating Independence Day with Brandon Blast on July 4, beginning at 5 p.m. in the restaurant courtyard in front of The Cheesecake Factory and C...
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The Neighborhood Files
What You Should Know About Brandon's Fourth of July Parade
It's the culmination of a year of planning by members of the Community Roundtable, organizers of the annual Brandon Fourth of July Parade. And tomorrow it all comes to fruition when ...
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Government
Fourth of July: What's Open, What's Closed in Bloomingdale-Riverview
Wednesday, July 4 is Independence Day, a federal holiday. Here's a look at what's open and what's closed in Bloomingdale, Riverview, Valrico and Lithia and around Hillsborough County...
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Volunteers in the News
Salvation Army Responds to Tropical Storm Debby
The Salvation Army is activating teams to help and respond to victims of flooding from Tropical Storm Debby in southwest Florida. The Salvation Army will focus primarily on the immed...