The communities located in the six-square-mile area just west of the University of South Florida's Tampa campus once represented gross crime, blight, decay and poverty. Last week, with more than 1,300 people in attendance, the 3,000-member USF Area Community Civic Association, Inc. (USFACCA) commemorated its 20th year of success by honoring 35 of its "unsung heroes." Today, their accomplishments stand as a case study of leadership, community organization and cooperation. ...more

October 22, 2009

There's strength in numbers, and it's more fun. At least that's the thinking behind Greater New Port Richey Main Street organizers' plan to hold a Community Garage Sale from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. this Saturday as part of its Saturday Downtown Market. ...more

February 25, 2009

Springstead High finally got its first meet of the season in Friday night at the Hernando County Family YMCA. ...more

October 4, 2008

IN THIS CORNER ...more

July 25, 2008

If there is strength in numbers, there is a good chance a Plant City contestant could be crowned the 2008 Miss Florida. ...more

June 28, 2008

Tampa's H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute and the University of Florida announced a partnership Wednesday that will benefit Moffitt's efforts to build the world's largest cancer tissue databank. ...more

January 23, 2008

Opponents of a proposed apartment complex east of the Albertson's shopping plaza at Bloomingdale Avenue and Lithia-Pinecrest Road are trusting there is strength in numbers. ...more

December 26, 2007

While waiting to find out which of the three teams involved in a tiebreaker would be Pasco's opponent in the first round of the playoffs, Pirates junior defensive end Zack Faza sent a text message to one of his teammates. ...more

November 16, 2007