An aunt of John Evander Couey stepped forward Thursday to claim his body, relieving the Florida Department of Corrections of the financial burden of cremation and burial for one of West Central Florida's most reviled child killers. ...more

October 2, 2009

Support Our Troops is working to provide an Easter surprise for thousands of overseas troops. ...more

February 11, 2009

Support Our Troops is working to provide an Easter surprise for thousands of overseas troops. ...more

February 6, 2009

items ranging from clothing, appliances, knick-knacks, food baskets, kitchenware, toiletries, etc.? The unwanted list is staggering. ...more

January 6, 2009

Christmas wishes abounded Dec. 21 when more than 200 homeless men and women gathered at Hyde Park United Methodist Church as recipients of the inaugural Christmas Wish program. ...more

December 31, 2008

So you're thinking it might be nice this year - as we pay more for gas, food and, well, just about everything - to keep it all in perspective by helping others less fortunate. ...more

November 24, 2008

TAMPA So you're thinking it might be nice this year — as we pay more for gas, food and, well, just about everything — to keep it all in perspective by helping others less fortunate. Maybe your heart is set on serving turkey in Metropolitan Ministries' gigantic tent on Florida Avenue. Or, perhaps, you plan to put a spare tire to good use and play Santa for Tampa's parks department. ...more

November 20, 2008

Two nonprofit groups active in Pasco County are planning efforts to help the homeless, and organizers are asking for support to make the events possible. ...more

November 20, 2008

When most people think of Christmas morning they think of opening presents with friends and family. Troops overseas don't have that luxury, which is why Bob Williams of Support Our Troops is working so hard to send 40,000 1-gallon bags full of goodies to the troops. ...more

October 18, 2008

Let's stipulate something from the outset: With the cost of fuel zooming straight up into the wild blue yonder, airlines have to find a way to get more revenue from passengers. Getting rid of the pretzels won't do the job. But, really, is it necessary to stick airline passengers - or rather, certain categories of passengers - with a mandatory $15 fee for the first checked bag of luggage? ...more

June 27, 2008