As her three kids politely opened their presents on Christmas morning, Emily Lewis-Hunter lamented that they don't get excited like they used to. ...more

December 26, 2009

While many businesses were closed for Christmas, some employees around the area couldn't catch a break. They were working while others were with their families. ...more

December 26, 2009

It's been a rough year for Shaunda Silas, her 8-year-old daughter Anna, and 15-year-old son Randall from Tampa. ...more

December 26, 2009

Toys for Kids, a program at the University Area Community Development Corp. gives a helping hand to working parents who couldn't otherwise afford to buy Christmas presents for the kids. ...more

December 25, 2009

A tough economy and high unemployment is catching up to Metropolitan Ministries' ability to meet the needs of those seeking its help this holiday season, officials with the nonprofit organization say. ...more

December 22, 2009

A tough economy and high unemployment is catching up to Metropolitan Ministries' ability to meet the needs of those seeking its help this holiday season, officials with the nonprofit say. ...more

December 21, 2009

When my husband's mother invited us to spend Christmas with her in 1975, we thought it would be a good time to go. ...more

December 20, 2009

Bringing a merry Christmas to children in need was the object of two special projects in Pasco schools last week. ...more

December 19, 2009

Police are looking for two people who broke into a Palmetto boarding home early this morning and shot dead a teenager who was in his bedroom. ...more

February 28, 2009

It's prudent to recycle stuff such as plastic bags and bottles, newspapers and aluminum cans. It's good for the environment. ...more

January 23, 2009