As the familiar red kettle bell ringers fan out across west Pasco, Salvation Army leaders are preparing for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays as more people seek assistance because of a poor economy. ...more

November 21, 2008

TAMPA So you're thinking it might be nice this year — as we pay more for gas, food and, well, just about everything — to keep it all in perspective by helping others less fortunate. Maybe your heart is set on serving turkey in Metropolitan Ministries' gigantic tent on Florida Avenue. Or, perhaps, you plan to put a spare tire to good use and play Santa for Tampa's parks department. ...more

November 20, 2008

One way to measure John Cross' generosity is the length of the store receipt he took away after a recent spending spree: 8 feet. ...more

November 19, 2008

As the familiar red kettle bell ringers fan out across West Pasco, Salvation Army leaders are preparing for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays as more people seek assistance because of a poor economy. ...more

November 19, 2008

State Sen. Mike Fasano is making good on his promise to give his leftover campaign funds to charity. ...more

November 18, 2008

After ringing more bells than the Salvation Army at Christmas, John Lynch officially quit the game he loves, writes Martin Fennelly. ...more

November 18, 2008

Just Junk Franchising Corp. has announced that Jacksonville will be home to the first Just Junk franchise in the United States. ...more

November 16, 2008

The Salvation Army and Atonement Lutheran Church in Sebring are teaming up this year to provide a free Thanksgiving turkey dinner with all the trimmings, expecting to serve between 300 to 400 people. ...more

November 14, 2008

By the time she arrived at Lakeshore Mall Thursday, Til Widenhoft, of Sebring, had already made plans for most of her portion of the 80,000 pounds of apples sold during the Gene Scheck Rotary Apple and Cider Sale. ...more

November 7, 2008

5:15 p.m.: The first time he was eligible to vote for the president of the United States, four years ago, William Belle missed out. ...more

November 4, 2008