The slumping economy is placing a strain on food banks that are being forced to turn away some people seeking food. ...more

November 29, 2008

Local charities note bright spots as economic woes grow ...more

November 27, 2008

Everyone has lost keys, money or their cell phone at some point, but Detroit has made losing a lifestyle. The Lions are 0-10, six losses away from finishing the season winless. Detroit already has lost fans, respect, and possibly its auto industry, but can start to shed its losing persona today when Tampa Bay travels to the Motor City. ...more

November 23, 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

Dr. Katherine Dunne felt her family needed some bonding since the trauma of her husband's death four years ago and she planned a family boat trip. Her new husband, a high-powered attorney, couldn't come on their trip but encouraged them to go without him. "Sail" by James Patterson and Howard Roughan does describe how the family finally does essentially bond again but not before they were seriously in danger of death. Their wrecked boat leaves them stranded on a deserted island and when they see a small plane hover over them piloted by their stepfather they think they will be rescued. They didn't know his intent was to kill them to inherit his wife's fortune. Things didn't go as planned however, and a very bloody ending finally provides justice and peace for the Dunne family. ...more

November 12, 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

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