She wears a white uniform and carries the title of Major, but the army she belongs to does not wage war in distant lands or secure borders. Instead, Major Mary Holmes of the Salvation Army fights a different kind of battle -- one against poverty, homelessness and local crime. For officers like Holmes, the Salvation Army is more than a job. It's a lifelong career and a religious calling. ...more

January 4, 2010

Christmas joy After attending services the Saturday before Christmas at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Brooksville, my wife, granddaughter and I stopped at the Brooksville Publix to buy some groceries. ...more

January 2, 2010

Most residents at Sun Towers would agree they have it pretty good living in the multi-floor retirement community. ...more

December 30, 2009

Giving warmth for the holidays was the objective of students at Chasco Middle School. ...more

December 26, 2009

Argosy University staff members arrived recently at University Mall with a truckload of children's gifts. ...more

December 23, 2009

When Ed and Claire Mielak retired to Florida 16 years ago, they dedicated their Wednesdays to taking day trips to familiarize themselves with their new home. They traveled all over the state, taking in the sights. ...more

December 23, 2009

Deadline nears for Salvation Army program to provide gifts for families ...more

December 16, 2009

The Academy of the Holy Names celebrated its annual Community Service Day on Nov. 18. There were 498 pupils who committed their time to benefit those less fortunate in 16 locations throughout the Tampa Bay area. ...more

December 16, 2009

Argosy University staff members arrived recently at University Mall with a truckload of children's gifts. ...more

December 16, 2009

With only 10 days left until Christmas, some Tampa Bay area charities are scrambling to meet the needs of more people asking for help in a struggling economy. And donations aren't keeping pace. ...more

December 16, 2009