The Brief
- Hillsborough County commissioners voted 5-2, approving a 280-home development in Lithia.
- Nearly 60 speakers spoke out against the project during public comment on Thursday at the Frederick B. Karl County Center.
- Hillsborough County Commissioner Joshua Wostal approved the housing development, citing the need for more homes for younger buyers.
TAMPA, Fla. – A controversial plan to build 280 homes in rural Lithia is moving forward despite strong opposition from nearby neighbors.
County commission vote
What we know:
The Hillsborough County Commission voted 5-2 on Thursday night to approve the proposal. This decision came after a nearly four-hour public hearing on the proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments at the Frederick B. Karl County Center.
Nearly 60 speakers spoke out against the housing project during public comment. Hundreds dressed in red, packing the boardroom in support of Preserve Rural Lithia.…