Reading, writing and 'rithmetic are enough of a challenge without the prospect of having to do them without pencils, paper or anything to carry them in. ...more

August 13, 2008

A Wal-Mart Supercenter was evacuated for about two hours Saturday after a passerby smelled gas leaking from a natural gas meter outside the building. ...more

August 10, 2008

Several families were treated to the Back 2 School Festival on Saturday at His Storehouse Outreach and Thrift Center in Zephyrhills. Children received free backpacks and school supplies. The event also included free food, games and an autograph session with professional wrestler Tatanka. ...more

August 6, 2008

Seek alternative options for back-to-school supplies. ...more

August 5, 2008

Dust off and get ready to stuff those backpacks again, the first day of school is near and the annual school supply lists are out. ...more

August 5, 2008

Back-to-school shopping will be a bleak experience this year for Spring Hill resident Carol Teal. ...more

August 5, 2008

United Way is hosting a summer shindig featuring food, fun and a variety of vendors. ...more

August 3, 2008

Jonathan Freeman gives me hope. Not because he's an excellent student in the International Baccalaureate program at Hillsborough High. Not because he's an accomplished violinist and fencer. And not because he's good with children, animals and is generally a nice kid to be around. ...more

August 2, 2008

Friday morning, 34 Pasco schoolchildren got a head start on the school year with donations of fully stocked backpacks, and a head start on the future with new career opportunities. ...more

August 2, 2008

His efforts provide free school supplies to needy children. But he doesn't want recognition, he wants to motivate others to take action. ...more

August 1, 2008