Hillsborough County Fire-Rescue Driver Engineer Kelly Hallman teared up recalling a family he and another firefighter visited a decade ago to deliver a sack of goodies from Sincerely Santa. ...more

December 23, 2009

Santa's helpers, volunteers from every corner of the county, converged on the Brandon Walmart on Tuesday to fill wish lists. ...more

December 20, 2009

On Dec. 2, the Hillsborough County Commission officially approved the southernmost leg of the Bruce B. Downs widening as a priority. ...more

December 16, 2009

Good weather and high spirits took center stage at McCall Park on Dec. 3 as Lights of Love illuminated the live 24-foot cedar tree on Drane Street along with the city's seasonal light displays strung from Wheeler Street to the historical depot. ...more

December 16, 2009

The holiday season is under way with numerous holiday-themed events, open to the public and benefiting local charities. They include: ...more

December 2, 2009

Christmas shopping is not fun anymore. I used to love it. We'd make our lists and at 9 a.m. or 2 p.m. or some other decent hour (not 4 a.m.) we'd get bundled up in coats and boots and mittens, drive downtown (no, not to the mall), and walk from store to store along snow-covered sidewalks. We'd buy gifts until we couldn't possibly carry any more, then we'd meet back at the car to stow them in the trunk and head out to buy some more. ...more

November 29, 2009

There could be less jingle in the Salvation's Army's hallmark red kettles this season. The charity is testing kettles that take debit and credit cards. ...more

November 25, 2009

Things To Do is a list of interesting upcoming events. Saturday Children's author to visit ...more

November 25, 2009

The sounds of traditional dances and the aroma of authentic dishes filled the grounds of the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center on Dec. 14 as Tampa Bay area Filipinos celebrated the holiday season with Pasko 2008. ...more

December 24, 2008

The sounds of traditional dances and the aroma of authentic dishes filled the grounds of the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center on Dec. 14 as Tampa Bay area Filipinos celebrated the holiday season with Pasko 2008. ...more

December 24, 2008