St. Petersburg's commitment to building neighborhood parks has won it a $70,000 grant for a new playground in Childs Park, Mayor Rick Baker said today. The grant was among three awards the city received Monday at the America's Promise Alliance National Forum on Youth in Washington, D.C. ...more

September 24, 2008

Drive through Hernando's neighborhoods on any given Saturday and you're sure to see homeowners tending to and enjoying their own little patches of paradise. ...more

September 18, 2008

A nationwide crackdown on mortgage fraud that began in March has ensnared 18 Florida residents, whose charges were announced by federal authorities Thursday. ...more

June 20, 2008

The two tourism bureaus on either side of Tampa Bay are not historically known for working hand in hand to recruit visitors, but the pair are planning to team up in two South American countries. ...more

May 6, 2008

Isabelle Hatten kept turning the lever of her front door, taking joy in how much easier it was than the old knob that was a chore to open and close. She has rheumatoid arthritis in her hands. ...more

April 27, 2008

SEBRING — For five years, Norman Kelley served in the U.S. Army, receiving numerous awards for his efforts in rebuilding the military branch that was decimated during the Vietnam War. ...more

February 21, 2008

On ground haunted by one of the worst atrocities of modern times, President Bush pleaded with the global community Tuesday for decisive action to stop grisly ethnic violence now plaguing other African nations, such as Kenya and Sudan. ...more

February 20, 2008

About 70 volunteers converged on the East Pasco YMCA early Saturday before fanning across town to take part in the latest "Day of Caring, Day of Sharing." ...more

January 14, 2008

A severe drought, forecast for 2008, could further damage the fragile Everglades ecosystem at a time when officials are scrambling to save the state's River of Grass. ...more

December 18, 2007

LAKE PLACID — Downtown streets will be lined with people Saturday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. during Lake Placid's annual Christmas parade. This year's theme is "A Child's Christmas Fantasy." The parade will feature floats, bands, cloggers, clowns, civic and social organizations, cheerleaders, fire trucks, beauty queens and Santa Claus. The event is a joint effort between the Greater Lake Placid Chamber of Commerce and the town of Lake Placid. Eileen May, chamber CEO/president of operations, said on Wednesday that almost 100 floats had registered for what she expects will be the town's "best parade, ever." she expected good weather for the evening event. ...more

December 7, 2007