Times are tough. There's no argument there. And in tough times, people need more handouts. But that's a problem, because tough times also mean that faithful donors are pinching pennies, too. ...more

November 27, 2008

The Critter Adoption and Rescue Effort (CARE) no-kill shelter for homeless dogs and cats is having its seventh annual Tree of Lights for the Animals fundraiser now through Christmas. ...more

November 21, 2008

At least 85 students who have fallen on hard times have sought help from University of South Florida administrators who undertook a campaign to keep them in school. ...more

November 17, 2008

At least 85 students who have fallen on hard times have sought help from University of South Florida administrators who undertook a campaign to keep them in school. ...more

November 14, 2008

Turns out men and women really are different at heart: New research finds that heart transplant patients have better odds of survival and a lower risk of rejection if they get organs from donors of the same sex. ...more

November 13, 2008

Hoping for a spot in the University of Central Florida's inaugural medical school class? ...more

November 13, 2008

University of Central Florida officials announced today that they have received 4,000 applications for 40 available seats. That means applicants have a 1 in 100 chance of getting in by the time classes start in August. ...more

November 12, 2008

After several months of taking donations in a mobile unit in the parking lot, Florida Blood Services officially reopened its Wesley Chapel Donor Center last week. The newly expanded center is designed to help the agency better serve the community and donors from the area. ...more

October 22, 2008

Opponents of an amendment that would put a definition of marriage in the Florida Constitution are filing a complaint with the state, saying supporters have hidden campaign donations and are improperly running television ads ahead of the Nov. 4 election. ...more

October 21, 2008

Democratic Sen. Barack Obama announced Sunday that he raised more than $150 million in September, obliterating previous fundraising records and giving him an enormous tactical advantage over Republican Sen. John McCain in the final weeks of the presidential campaign. ...more

October 20, 2008