Lowell Cain is one of the cowboys in the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office's agricultural unit. ...more

June 26, 2008

Elizabeth MacManus was born into the history of the communities she loved and was destined to chronicle. ...more

June 26, 2008

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office agricultural deputies show off new home where even stray buffalo can roam. ...more

June 25, 2008

The towering Tyrannosaurus rex bent his head toward the boy, flashed teeth the size of daggers, and roared. ...more

June 15, 2008

TAMPA - For animal control officers more accustomed to dogs or cats, a pony -- not even a full-grown horse -- is a bit larger than the critters they normally encounter. ...more

June 11, 2008

They're Two Of A Kind First, Lauren Danielle Smith was named Miss Congeniality at the Florida Strawberry Festival pageant. Then her identical twin, Kristen Elise Smith, won the queen's crown. "We look so much alike and enjoy the pageantry so much we know that if just one of us makes it, it could have just as easily been the other," Kristen says. plantcity.tbo.com ...more

February 10, 2008

Money woes have forced the SPCA Suncoast to close its shelter on Mondays and Tuesdays. ...more

January 18, 2008

As years go, this one was not off to a promising start. It was around 7 in the morning, which meant it was still dark in the North Carolina mountains we had come to, hoping to relax for a few days before getting back to a new year and the daily routine. ...more

January 6, 2008

Excellent article Ms. Sheets. Indeed, however misunderstood, alligators are a fascinating part of Florida's natural bounty and a rich part of our heritage. I'm so glad that your first experiences have been so positive. You've done what so many others fail to do when they come here; learn about gators from someone who knows the critters. Not only will it keep you safer, but may also create a greater appreciation for them. ...more

January 5, 2008

It's safe to say that Karen Clark has earned the nickname "The Squirrel Lady." ...more

December 10, 2007