My 19-year-old part-Siamese cat meows excessively for no reason. She stands at the door meowing. If I put her outside, in a minute she's at the door again meowing to come back in the house. The vet examined her and found nothing wrong. Spraying her with water doesn't seem to help. She's also been vomiting more often. What do you make of this? - P.P., Batavia, NY ...more

May 25, 2008

After munching a bagel breakfast at Congregation Beth Shalom in Brandon, more than 90 members and their families spent Mitzvah Day on March 30 helping people, organizations and animals throughout Brandon and South Shore. ...more

May 7, 2008

Are your dog and cat sweet on each other? Sometimes, the most unlikely pets become lifelong companions. Other times, dogs and cats share a mutual intolerance that is immediate and everlasting. ...more

February 9, 2008

The South Tampa Chamber of Commerce has moved into new offices at 3715 W. Horatio St. ...more

January 23, 2008

With an embarrassed chuckle, Chris Mercer admits he still has no way to talk politely about his new product. ...more

January 18, 2008

Feb. 23 will still be a dog day afternoon at the 61st annual Pasco County Fair. ...more

January 1, 2008

A Tampa police officer and a teenage member of the police Explorer program were attacked while investigating a possible burglary Monday night. Both were hit over the head with a police baton during a struggle outside a vacant house at 312 Floribraska Ave., according to police reports. ...more

December 26, 2007

TAMPA - A Tampa police officer and a teenage member of the police explorer program were attacked while investigating a possible burglary Monday night. ...more

December 25, 2007

This is the time of year when people's charitable streaks start to show. We've compiled a list of groups that could use your help, whether it's volunteering, giving money or dropping off a few gifts. So, go ahead, make a difference! ...more

November 19, 2007

The article, "News of rabies eradication no cause for celebration," printed in The Tampa Tribune, Nov. 2, was of interest to all in our family because our son was bitten and scratched by a feral kitten on Oct. 10; and we were all caught up in the quest for knowledge in regard to rabies for the following 10-day waiting period. ...more

November 13, 2007