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HART: Ridership rates in April 2013 "record breaking"

HART: Ridership rates in April 2013 "record breaking"

Hillsborough County, Florida-- The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART) says April 2013 now holds the record for the fourth highest ridership rate in all of HART's history! 

According to a release sent Thursday, April's bus ridership of 1,257,728 is a 6 percent increase from the 1,182,531 recorded riders in April 2012.

April 1st may have set the tone for the month's success, as HART reps say it saw the greatest daily ridership of the month with nearly 55,000 riders.

Cell phone bills too high? Here's how you can save hundreds!

St. Petersburg, Florida -- The average family can spend as much as $1600 a year on their cell phones. Just think of the things you could buy for your family if you could shave just a little off your wireless bills.

A lot of what you're paying your cell phone provider could be for services you don't even use. Or perhaps you're not taking advantage of discounts that will save you money, or have locked yourself into a contract you don't need.

"Heart of a Champion" scholarship to help 66 Hillsborough seniors

"Heart of a Champion" scholarship to help 66 Hillsborough seniors

Hillsborough County, Florida-- An upcoming, exciting event will honor some of Hillsborough County's high school senior athletes, and award them with scholarships for displaying hard work, determination and true spirit.

The "Heart of a Champion" scholarship will go to one male, and one female student athlete from 33 Hillsborough County schools who have demonstrated what “heart” is all about, event organizers explained Wednesday.

3rd annual Brews with Attitude Craft Beer Fest tickets on sale

Tampa, Florida -- For the eighth consecutive year, craft brewers all across the country will celebrate American Craft Beer Week (ACBW) May 13-19.

ACBW provides the opportunity for small and independent brewers, craft beer enthusiasts and the community of better beer retailers to celebrate the ever advancing beer culture.

Two-day, 'Three Little Pigs' camps at MOSI

Two-day, 'Three Little Pigs' camps at MOSI

Tampa, Florida-- Can you make your house “wolf proof”? Build with sticks, stones, and straw, and have fun blowing it down. Use other silly building materials to make your house too– even edible materials!

It's all part of MOSI's Three Little Pigs two-day camps held July 29 and 31 for two and three year-olds:

Consumer Protection Agency warns of timeshare scams

Hillsborough County, Florida-- The Hillsborough County Consumer Protection Agency is warning residents of a recent rise in timeshare telemarketing scams. 

According to their latest Consumer Sense report, the rise comes as a result of the current economically challenging conditions- which have left many timeshare owners unable to afford their units. 

Suspects wanted for stealing SUV, selling for $400

Tampa, Florida-- Two suspects are wanted for dealing in stolen property after stealing and selling an SUV in Tampa late last month. 

According to a Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office report, 22-year-old Angel Hinson and 20-year-old Bennacio Ortiz stole a 1997 Mercury Mountaineer from the Thompson Auto Parts parking lot on Friday, April 26, and then sold it to a secondary recycling dealer that same day.