It's been a rough year for Shaunda Silas, her 8-year-old daughter Anna, and 15-year-old son Randall from Tampa. ...more

December 26, 2009

Stefanye Hopkins-Etienne emerged from Atonement Lutheran Church with a sack full of bread, fruit, canned goods and a frozen chicken. ...more

December 25, 2009

TOWN 'N COUNTRY The Florida Institute for Community Studies needs help providing needy children with toys at a Three Kings Day celebration on Jan. 9. ...more

December 23, 2009

Two days after delivering a victory - their second of the season - to their fans, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers forked over a sleigh-load of presents to 30 needy families. ...more

December 23, 2009

Two days after delivering a victory -- only their second of the season -- to their fans, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers forked over a sleigh load of presents to 30 needy families. Fifty bicycles, along with DVD players, helmets and other gift packages were doled out to the struggling families at One Buc Place this afternoon during the third annual "Day of Giving." Each family, chosen by local charities, also got a $225 spending spree at a nearby Target, courtesy of the team. ...more

December 22, 2009

She got the call from the hospital while standing in line for a food box from Metropolitan Ministries. ...more

December 19, 2009

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point staff and volunteers delivered holiday gift baskets to struggling West Pasco families. ...more

December 19, 2009

The city council voted unanimously Tuesday to retain the services of Thomas Morrison, the city attorney for the last 15 years. ...more

December 19, 2009

Yes, Virginia, there will be a Santa Claus for the wee ones in need this year, thanks to the jolly old elf's helpers at the Rotary Club of New Port Richey. ...more

December 18, 2009

Hundreds of handwritten prayer request cards are posted on the walls of Metropolitan Ministries' makeshift chapels across the Bay area. ...more

December 17, 2009