We early "snowbirds" arrived during the months of October, November and December. We anticipated the many craft fairs prior to Christmas, as in years past. ...more

January 23, 2008

Although many details have to be worked out, Pasco County commissioners are right to finally get serious about recycling trash. Residents should buy into it as well. ...more

January 23, 2008

Anyone interested in helping out a group of Riverview students can do so while enjoying a relaxing round of golf. ...more

January 23, 2008

Terrell Owens warmed up for practice Friday, then went to see a trainer about his injured ankle. ...more

January 12, 2008

A previously scheduled blood drive at Chamberlain High School turned into an impromptu outpouring of help for Interstate 4 accident victims Wednesday. Florida Blood Services organizers asked to extend the hours for collections after learning of the high demand for blood. Chamberlain made an announcement urging participation, and the response was fast. By early afternoon, 140 people had donated and more were coming in. ...more

January 10, 2008

Bowls are filled, pets have toys, and foster children received Christmas surprises thanks to a growing group of students at Lake Magdalene Elementary School. ...more

December 22, 2007

The House voted Tuesday to make permanent the program protecting people from telemarketer calls, relieving consumers from having to renew their participation in the do-not-call registry. ...more

December 12, 2007

Tampa Bay coach Jon Gruden said after Sunday's game that Jeff Garcia will play next week against Atlanta, while also acknowledging he knew his starting quarterback's back injury would take two weeks to heal. ...more

December 10, 2007

Tampa Bay area sports fans are already used to seeing some of their sports icons play on fields named after multimillion-dollar corporations. ...more

November 23, 2007

Good weather helped draw hundreds to last week's annual Veterans Day parade in Ruskin. Participation more than doubled the 2006 numbers. "We're exhausted but proud," organizer Shirley May said. ...more

November 17, 2007