Henry, a standard poodle rescued last year from a filthy garage, has left the Hillsborough County animal shelter and gone home with his new owner. ...more

March 4, 2009

Henry has a home. New owner Miriam Faircloth, a retired nurse from south Tampa, snapped up the plucky poodle after Hillsborough County Animal Services pleaded for a dog-lover to adopt him. ...more

March 4, 2009

Henry has a home. New owner Miriam Faircloth, a retired nurse from south Tampa, snapped up the plucky poodle after Hillsborough County Animal Services pleaded for a dog-lover to adopt him. ...more

March 3, 2009

Within four hours Friday, all but one of 28 dogs rescued from a Lithia "dungeon" were adopted at Hillsborough County Animal Services. ...more

February 28, 2009

Within four hours Friday, all but one of 28 dogs rescued from a Lithia "dungeon" were adopted at Hillsborough County Animal Services. ...more

February 27, 2009

With the football post-season here, it's time to step up your grilling game with an Italian sausage recipe. ...more

January 15, 2009

Twelve years after pleading guilty to federal charges in the deaths of three bald eagles, Collier learned his name was cleared: He was pardoned by President George W. Bush. ...more

November 30, 2008

Ten days after Hurricane Ike, this devastated beach town reopened to residents Wednesday with stern warnings about what still lurks on the island - rotting cattle carcasses, snakes and swarms of mosquitoes - and what isn't there: drinking water, reliable electricity, medical care or sewer service. ...more

September 25, 2008

Residents who own reptiles that are not native to Florida can now give up their pets without facing a penalty - instead of releasing them into the Everglades. ...more

September 18, 2008

Some may say, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it," but a Do-it-Yourself guru known only as Mr. Jalopy puts a new spin on the worn-out phrase as he heads up an unlikely phenomenon called the Maker Movement. ...more

September 8, 2008