More than a dozen local churches will mobilize Nov. 23 with a massive mission - to gather enough groceries to stock the shelves of Tampa Bay area charities for an entire year. ...more

November 5, 2008

A federal judge Tuesday approved a $24 million settlement for owners of dogs and cats who were sickened or died after eating pet food contaminated with an industrial chemical. ...more

October 15, 2008

Thousands of motorcyclists are traveling the Florida Keys Overseas Highway to Key West this weekend, helping to refuel an economy hit hard when Hurricane Ike and two other tropical storms brushed by the island chain. ...more

September 21, 2008

If you've been following this column for a while, you're no stranger to my feelings on wills. In a nutshell, if you're an adult with a family or assets that you care about, you should have one. In particular, if you have children and have yet to start a will, you're doing your family a major disservice. But what about a legacy plan? ...more

September 14, 2008

I'm not very good with goodbyes, but I would be remiss if I did not take the time to thank all of the Albertson's associates with whom I have had the pleasure of working with at our Sebring location for the last 11 years. Thank you all for your hard work and dedication that made our store Albertson's "Store of the Year" in 2005. ...more

September 4, 2008

The city may have scrapped plans for a July Fourth celebration at the municipal stadium, but there's another local Independence Day tradition that will carry on. ...more

June 4, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - The Rinaldo Cabinetry team finished first at a recent charity golf tournament. But the terminally ill patients and their families served by Gulfside Regional Hospice were the biggest winners. ...more

June 1, 2008

Barry and Paula Cohen, founders of Pasco Association for Challenged Kids, are grateful for financial support that saved PACK's 2008 summer camp. ...more

May 31, 2008

PLANT CITY Plant City Stadium will be quiet this Independence Day. The community's annual Fourth of July celebration at the stadium has been canceled as a slow economy takes its toll on the businesses and civic groups that pay for the annual display. ...more

May 22, 2008

Nearly seven years after a hijacked airplane crashed into the Pentagon, the largest charity established to help Washington area victims and their families is closing, becoming the last major Sept. 11-related charity to shut down. ...more

May 4, 2008