Don't have any extra cash but want to participate in the 29 Gifts giving campaign? A reader on www.29Gifts.org offered these eight ideas. ...more

November 7, 2009

Rihanna says she feels ashamed that she returned to Chris Brown after he attacked her in April, leaving her bruised and bloody. ...more

November 5, 2009

There are so many disturbing things going on that it is difficult to choose what to tackle next. It's no wonder so many books are being written to try to educate the public. ...more

November 5, 2009

These aren't the best of times. Maybe you lost your job or you're facing foreclosure. But they say there's a silver lining in every cloud. If something good has come out of your bad circumstances, or if you've found a renewed purpose after being forced to make an unexpected transition, we'd love to hear from you. Send an e-mail to mbearden@tampatrib.com, and put Thankful in the subject line. Or you can write: Michelle Bearden, Tampa Tribune, 200 S. Parker St., Tampa, FL 33606. ...more

October 31, 2009

Publix volunteers from the Brandon region gave much-needed love and attention to Bloomingdale West Park in Brandon on Oct. 15. ...more

October 28, 2009

The parents of teenager recovering at a Miami hospital after being set on fire issued a letter of thanks. ...more

October 25, 2009

Plant City Entertainment will present its first production next month at its new home, 101 N. Thomas St. ...more

October 24, 2009

I was absolutely appalled when I read in Highlands Today that our county judges have the right to okay an abortion for a minor child without any knowledge of the abortion made to the child's parents. ...more

October 18, 2009

As Elisa Cimmino rounded the corner, she could see the final Popsicle stick she needed. Huffing past her teacher, the 10-year-old grabbed the stick and kept running, completing her final lap. ...more

October 12, 2009

Have you ever thought that you would like to do something good for the community but didn't know what? That was me. I finally found fostering for the Humane Society. What a good feeling it is to take in an animal that has little hope for a good life and see them flourish in a loving safe environment. ...more

October 8, 2009