For more than 10 years, Holly Wagner has been a dedicated part of The Observer News, helping tell the stories of the people, ...

Law enforcement officials say scammers continue to target Hillsborough County residents, especially seniors or people going ...

Save SCC organizers recently discovered Canada-based ClubLink has officially filed for an Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) ...

As the deputies continue their recovery, the community remains united in wishing them strength and healing. Their survival ...

The annual Back 2 School Bash at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds is set to offer some financial and stress relief, with ...

It is with completely broken hearts that we share that John A. Pesente, 79 years young, passed away at home on July 5, 2026, after a long, brave and valiant nine-month fight against adenoid cystic ...

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James (Jim) R. Mitchell, 93, of Sun City Center, FL, passed away on April 26, 2026. Jim was born on October 26, 1932, in Wellsboro, PA, to Leonard and Emily Mitchell. He graduated from Wellsboro High ...

In a world where many items are quickly replaced, The Shoe Lab in Ruskin continues the tradition of quality craftsmanship by ...

It’s easier to say, “The world is a mess,” than to do the slow, steady work of improving a community, a relationship or a ...

As a 23-year career firefighter, fast approaching retirement, Vick Brown set his sights on a unique income stream as an ...

COURTESY PHOTOS The 18th Annual Camp Bayou Back to School - Back to Nature event is set for Aug. 1 at the Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center, 4140 24th St. SE, Ruskin. Kids visit exhibitor tables to ...