Between the rising cost of food, unemployment and the increasing foreclosure rates, many Pasco families have been clearly struggling to meet their most basic needs. ...more

January 6, 2010

As Congress gets closer to a final health care bill, many Americans want to know: What's in it for me? The answer is: It depends. ...more

December 20, 2009

It's time to turn our attention to the upcoming holiday season. This year, as we watch our economy struggling to recover, Toys for Tots of East Pasco needs to set our sights higher than ever before. Here in Pasco County, the number of children living below the poverty level continues to grow. Providing a joyous Christmas for these "at risk" tots continues to challenge our program and our caring community. ...more

November 27, 2009

Praising and prodding Congress, President Barack Obama on Wednesday said a vast reform of the nation's health insurance system is required to head off instability to families, industry and the government itself. ...more

July 15, 2009

Most low-income people who lose their jobs are also without health insurance, a report released Friday concludes. ...more

February 7, 2009

People angry and frightened that they've lost almost half their life savings in a year are calling the 401(K) retirement law a failed experiment that needs a risk-free, mandatory replacement. Some even want Congress to take emergency action to help workers refill their depleted accounts. ...more

February 2, 2009

Serving smaller hot dogs, plastic juice pouches and fewer of the kids' favorite chicken sandwiches can go a long way in shrinking the food budget. ...more

January 6, 2009

hillsborough county schools cuts $1.3 million from the school meal budget ...more

January 5, 2009

There is such a thing as a free lunch. And school districts across the country report that kids are eating many more of them as the flailing economy hits families hard. ...more

December 11, 2008

More than 40 employers are expected to participate in Hillsborough County's Career Connections Job Fair on Thursday. ...more

October 15, 2008