Hillsborough County news
First-time candidate aims to make an impression
Image can be everything in politics. And Betsy McCoy Benedict, a Democrat running for office for the first time, wants to make sure voters form a positive first impression of her.

Sex offender will remain in custody
TAMPA -- Jurors who heard convicted sex offender Kevin Kinder proclaim that he is no longer the sick, twisted man who sexually assaulted four boys in 1992 decided Friday that he should remain incarcerated anyway.

Their pain in common, they share their hope
"You say you don't care about your appearance, but you have makeup on. You're wearing jewelry! When I was depressed, I didn't get out of my pajamas," the young woman says, laughing, to another woman.

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