The GFWC Tampa Juniorettes returned from its annual state convention with awards in public affairs, education, conservation, programs and fundraising. In addition, the group's adviser, Carol McCommons, was selected Adviser of the Year and Jackie King, a 2008 Plant High School graduate, received a Carolyn Pearce Outstanding Juniorette Scholarship Award. ...more

August 20, 2008

Even as most of the world struggles with soaring fuel and food prices, two major issues facing President Bush and seven other leaders as they meet here this week, many people in Japan see an opportunity to shine during these tough economic times because of the nation's long-running conservation programs. ...more

July 7, 2008

Married farmers with joint incomes of up to $1.5 million a year could still qualify for crop subsidies under a five-year, $300 billion farm bill compromise that would boost the Agriculture Department's food and farm programs. ...more

May 9, 2008

Fran Roy is growing green thumbs. As newly elected president of the Tampa Heights Civic Association, he wants to share his conversion. ...more

February 16, 2008

Congress by a wide margin approved the first increase in automobile fuel economy in 32 years Tuesday, and President Bush plans to quickly sign the legislation, accepting the mandates on the auto industry. ...more

December 19, 2007