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Brandon used-car dealer accuses landlord of fraudulently leasing county land

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After being coaxed into signing a lease, a used-car dealer found out a portion of the property leased to him was, in fact, owned by Hillsborough County. The lease stated that the property at 408 N. Parsons Ave. in Brandon would be used as an auto sales lot, but the parcel couldn’t be a functional auto sales lot without the land owned by the county. Dealer Al Kadesky entered a lease agreement in October 2013 with landlord Blake Tyler, a…

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Joe Henderson: Bob Henriquez, Todd Jones spar over issues in Hillsborough property appraiser race

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Since Bob Henriquez took over as Hillsborough County’s property appraiser four years ago, he has taken several steps to modernize the office. There are nine fewer employees than the office had before Henriquez arrived, and the department’s budget is lower. Most important, though — Henriquez hasn’t had a batch of negative headlines. That’s no small matter. The last time an incumbent property appraiser in the county failed at re-election was 1988, when Bud Parker lost to Ron Alderman. Both Alderman and…

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Joe Henderson: Buckle up, Hillsborough, you’re the big political prize

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Earlier this week, NBC political chief Chuck Todd was chatting with Republican strategist Jeff Roe, picking out three places around the country where election geeks should focus special attention. Hillsborough County topped the list. Are we surprised? Todd noted that Roe considered it “the bellwether county in the country” and added, “you could make that argument.” As if we needed any reinforcement why both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have made campaign stops this week in Tampa, there’s your answer.…

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Hillsborough schools cancel classes to be evacuation shelters for Matthew victims

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Although Hurricane Matthew is not projected to strike Hillsborough County, public school classes are canceled for Friday so multiple buildings can be used to shelter evacuees from other areas. Designated evacuation centers include Brandon, Strawberry Crest, and Riverview high schools; along with Summerfield Crossing Elementary in Riverview; Pizzo Elementary near the University of South Florida, Burnett Middle School in Seffner; and Tomlin Middle School in Plant City. Their schools’ inland location combined with interstate proximity was a factor in that…

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Bob Buesing introduces ‘bonus kids’ in 1st SD 18 TV ad

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Bob Buesing is going on the air with his first TV ad in the Senate District 18 race. “Table” is biographical spot introducing Buesing, his wife, Karen and three of six “Bonus Kids” to the people of Hillsborough County. Then 30-second ad is available on YouTube. The ad focuses on Buesings’ belief that every child in Florida deserves a fair shot at a better life. Over the last decade, they worked to put those values into action, by welcoming six…

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Rick Scott orders DEP investigation in St. Petersburg sewage discharges

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Gov. Rick Scott has ordered the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to investigate sewage discharges in St. Petersburg. The Governor’s Office made the announcement Wednesday, just one day after Scott called on the state Department of Health to begin additional testing at the discharge site. While the city is responsible for testing in the immediate area, the Department of Health will monitor the water quality and do sampling at 14 beaches — including nine in Pinellas County and five in…

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The Donald Trump campaign’s ground game gets going in Hillsborough County

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Though it’s been criticized for a lack of an organization in the Sunshine State, the Donald Trump campaign isn’t in terrible shape, if you go by the most recent public opinion polls. Post-Labor Day, the campaign seems to be getting more focused in Hillsborough County, with a slate of events designed to knock on doors of registered Republicans and sign up new voters before the Oct. 11 registration deadline for the Nov. 8 election. The Trump campaign will host a training…

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