In a world full of economic indicators, the best one during the holiday season may prove to be a furry toy hamster. ...more

November 21, 2009

Robotic toy hamsters, the latest Barbie dolls and stylish boots are disappearing from store shelves as holiday shoppers start to get serious. But don't confuse this with the days of Tickle Me Elmo. ...more

November 10, 2009

Here's a report people can sink their teeth into. Environmental Manager Al Gray has released the Florida Department of Health's "Rabies Surveillance Program" covering the period Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2008. ...more

January 30, 2009

How far can they get in these contraptions? Write the caption. ...more

September 4, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY An afternoon house fire left a New Port Richey family homeless Friday and killed their pets, Pasco Fire & \\Rescue officials said. The fire happened at about 3 p.m. at 7251 Box Elder Drive in the Orchid Lake Village subdivision. The house is owned by David Jay, 63, who lived there with his daughter, Kara Sediack, 32, and her son and daughter. ...more

July 25, 2008

BRADENTON — Prosecutors are expected to review a case of animal cruelty after police say they found more than 24 cats and 100 hamsters living in poor conditions. ...more

February 6, 2008

Nick Isabelle picks up a tarantula, a recent addition to his inventory at the ReptiCenter, the exotic pet store he operates. ...more

February 4, 2008

Every day, folks in the newspaper business, from press operators to reporters to community columnists and publishers, talk about the fear of its demise. ...more

January 28, 2008

Have they started asking yet? For a pet, that is. Every parent knows that at some point, usually from 4 to 7 years old, their children will pine for a pet of their own. And with the gift-giving season upon us, chances are many letters to Santa include a plea for a fuzzy buddy. ...more

December 22, 2007

Have they started asking yet? For a pet, that is. Every parent knows that at some point, usually from 4 to 7 years old, their children will pine for a pet of their own. And with the gift-giving season upon us, chances are many letters to Santa include a plea for a fuzzy buddy. ...more

December 21, 2007