The Rev. John Reiter lives in the middle of the woods. It's where he played as a child, it's where he found his calling and it's where he met his wife. Today it's where he is raising his children, and he couldn't be happier. ...more

January 12, 2008

TAMPA - A candlelight memorial service will be held Friday evening in downtown Tampa to honor the estimated 50 homeless people who died in Hillsborough County this year. ...more

December 19, 2007

Margaret Graham Peeler had it right. She still does. ...more

December 16, 2007

A farewell reception is set for Sunday for longtime chef Franz Schultheis, who has retired and is moving to the Charlotte, N.C., area. ...more

November 10, 2007

Youngsters at the First Presbyterian Church of Dade City showed their artistic talents in a pumpkin-carving contest on Sunday. The pumpkins were donated by Wal-Mart, and youngsters bought them for the competition. A caramel apple and cider sale was held during a gathering at the church Sunday. Proceeds from the carving contest will help pay for the church youth group's ski trip in January. ...more

October 30, 2007

After preaching nearly 2,000 sermons in more than 50 years as a minister, the Rev. William Whitledge plans to retire Sunday. ...more

October 27, 2007

A new organization whose mission is to help the homeless is looking for a permanent home, and it's a step closer to its goal now that it has bylaws and articles of incorporation. This achievement came with help from Brandon lawyer Thomas Gill and accountant Vince Ferraro, also of Brandon. ...more

October 22, 2007

LJ Ministries, Inc. would like to thank the following for making Worship in the Heartland and the Kidz Zone possible this year. ...more

October 21, 2007

In July, students and teachers from Pasco Middle School broke new educational ground when they traveled to Nanjing, China, to teach conversational English to middle-school students attending an academic summer camp. ...more

October 12, 2007

With no luck finding a location for a soup kitchen to feed Brandon's homeless, Project HOPE is living up to its name. It's hoping good fortune comes its way. ...more

September 24, 2007