If the Plant Panthers defeat Chamberlain tonight to claim their fifth consecutive district championship, it clearly will be a time for celebration. For starting offensive lineman Mark Brannan, though, tonight's game marks a time for reflection. ...more

November 5, 2009

In his 24 years in the U.S. House of Representatives, one of the duties that held the most personal meaning to Michael Bilirakis was serving on the House Veterans Committee. As a Korean War veteran, he shares a bond with all who have served. Bilirakis, who left the House at the end of 2006, is now spearheading a project to ensure that the experiences of all local veterans are remembered in a way that will continue to serve their community. ...more

October 24, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - Residents at the Baldomero Lopez State Veterans Nursing Home in Land O' Lakes enjoyed a special treat recently when the Wesley Chapel Rotary and a few students from area high schools served up Texas-style barbecue with a side of good conversation. ...more

March 26, 2009

Residents at the Baldomero Lopez State Veterans Nursing Home in Land O' Lakes enjoyed a special treat March 7 when the Wesley Chapel Rotary and a few students from area high schools served up Texas-style barbecue with a side of good conversation. ...more

March 18, 2009

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January 23, 2009

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December 16, 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

Aging, frail survivors of the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor gingerly sifted dirt as they helped to break ground on a new visitor's center for the USS Arizona Memorial. ...more

November 6, 2008

ORLANDO — It took six decades, but a wrongly convicted World War II veteran's family is finally getting his back pay with interest. ...more

October 23, 2008