The Rev. Jamie Westlake was assigned to Brandon's First United Methodist Church in 2007. Things had been humming along quite nicely at his Fort Myers assignment, but Westlake answered the call to Brandon without hesitation. ...more

October 21, 2009

''Welcome to a very happy place'' proclaims a sign at Cafe on the Beach. ...more

April 2, 2009

Hackers are messing with electronic road signs in some states, warning of zombies and raptors down the road. Traffic safety officials aren't amused. ...more

February 4, 2009

Students in Seven Springs Middle School's Lead the Pack program learn a great deal about how the real world works by performing community service projects. Zoe Pappas and Danielle Kuehner had a big idea for their project but no clue on how to make it happen. So they employed a tried-and-true adage: go with what works. In this case, they turned to state Sen. Mike Fasano, R-New Port Richey. ...more

January 31, 2009

A world made weary by war, recession, joblessness and fear shed its collective burden today to celebrate the arrival of a new American president. Bulls and goats were slaughtered for feasts in Kenya and caterers prepped for black-tie balls in the capitals of Europe. ...more

January 20, 2009

Thanksgiving is bound to be different for travelers using Tampa International Airport. What's new this year? The road system, baggage rules, security lanes, additional economy garage parking, plus new shops and restaurants. ...more

November 25, 2008

As she surveyed the remains of the mailbox strewn across the lawn, one thing came to Doris Burr's mind: "Not again." ...more

November 25, 2008

Thanksgiving is bound to be different for travelers using Tampa International Airport. ...more

November 24, 2008

The old house stood empty and forlorn for years before it was set on fire and then reduced to rubble by a bulldozer and a mechanical shovel. ...more

July 22, 2008

Grazing in a pasture off Old Hopewell Road, a herd of speckled cattle sporting splendid horns and distinguished bloodlines serve as a living monument to 400 years of Florida history. ...more

February 20, 2008