More than 60 LAMPLighters members and their guests recently enjoyed a fashion update and brunch at the annual LAMPLighters Fall Into Fashion, held at the Bistro Cafe at Nordstrom at International Plaza. ...more

November 26, 2008

Santa Claus took some time out of his busy pre-Christmas schedule and made a special appearance at a Tampa school Tuesday morning. Santa met up with local police and fire crews at 8:30 a.m. for an escort through Ybor City to DeSoto Elementary School, where he read holiday stories to the children and handed out small gifts. ...more

November 26, 2008

Thanks to M&I Bank customers, a Tampa police bloodhound will have plenty of treats. The bank's "Dog Days of Summer" campaign has ended, collecting $2,011 for the canine units of the Tampa Police Department and the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, bank spokeswoman Annie Nolan said Tuesday. Bank customers contributed to the fundraiser by purchasing paw prints for $1 or stuffed dog toys for $3 or $5. ...more

October 15, 2008

Heartbroken at the sudden death of their baby boy, the Yi family struggled to forget what they thought was a tragic twist of fate. They burned his clothes, toys, everything but a single photo and the baby formula he drank. ...more

October 14, 2008

Dale Lee Hitchings, who was indicted on charges of possessing and distributing child pornography, was sentenced to 21 years and 10 months in prison, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. ...more

October 3, 2008

Some of the children could barely smile or lift their small limbs to accept their gifts. ...more

September 29, 2008

Save Our Seabirds is soon going to be on the move, or at least hopes to be. The nonprofit organization is planning on moving all of its birds from its Wimauma facility into the former Pelican Man's Bird Sanctuary in Sarasota. But can't do so until the Sarasota facility is cleaned and repaired. And one way SOS is trying to raise the needed cash is to host a yard sale on Sept. 20. But to have a yard sale, the organization is asking for donations. Items needed include toys, tools, clothing, artwork, kitchenware, pot and pans, small appliances and books. ...more

August 22, 2008

Grieving is a natural part of life, but there aren't many places to help children cope with the death of a loved one. ...more

June 23, 2008

When Lauren Malynowsky was given the option to have a small birthday party and get gifts for herself or to have a bigger party and donate the gift, she decided to donate. ...more

February 6, 2008

When Lauren Malynowsky was given the option to have a small birthday party and get gifts for herself or to have a bigger party and donate the gift, she decided to donate. ...more

February 6, 2008