When Ed and Claire Mielak retired to Florida 16 years ago, they dedicated their Wednesdays to taking day trips to familiarize themselves with their new home. They traveled all over the state, taking in the sights. ...more

December 23, 2009

At least three times a week I read something in the newspaper that "boils my oil" and makes me want to move to a deserted island where I would be surrounded by trees, plants and critters. ...more

December 10, 2009

While many people spent Friday bargain shopping, Will Carey was bargain giving. ...more

November 28, 2009

A body found Sunday evening in Ruskin had no obvious signs of trauma, though it's up to the medical examiner's office to determine an official cause of death, Hillsborough County sheriff's spokeswoman Debbie Carter said. ...more

March 2, 2009

Hillsborough County will open shelters tonight for the homeless and those in homes without adequate heat. ...more

March 1, 2009

A house fire that engulfed the home of Trent Lampkin's great-uncle not only took the elderly Anthony Stevens' life but also left Lampkin and his family homeless. ...more

January 22, 2009

Freeze shelters will open tonight in Hillsborough County for the homeless and those without proper heating in their homes. ...more

January 14, 2009

Regarding the letter on Dec. 29: That was certainly a short season of peace on earth, goodwill to men! ...more

January 1, 2009

Some 200 families walked away from Metropolitan Ministries on Tuesday empty-handed and hungry. ...more

December 19, 2008

Dykerius Cross wanted to know what he could do to get back on the football team. ...more

September 18, 2008