Riverview's Chloe Brook Brown, 10, is on her way to the "iPOP" convention in Las Vegas after she was selected at a Feb. 14 audition in Tampa. ...more

March 4, 2009

The Pasco County Parks and Recreation Department is looking for a few good rangers. The county department hopes to recruit up to a dozen more rangers, Buckman said, along with donations for communication devices and more uniforms. ...more

February 25, 2009

Donna Byrne's horses are happy. Settled into stalls at a horse auction north of Ocala, Tonto and Jay spent Saturday resting and munching on grain. But they still have a long walk ahead of them. ...more

February 22, 2009

The father of the California woman who gave birth to octuplets tells Oprah Winfrey that the actions of his daughter and her doctor were "absolutely irresponsible." ...more

February 19, 2009

Lisa Ford, president of Invent Your Image, hosted Suits to Self Sufficiency, a wine-tasting and suit donation for the Dress for Success nonprofit, which provides business attire to disadvantaged women, as well as career counseling and professional development. The Jan. 30 event was held at World of Wines, 3431 West Shore Blvd., and raised $260 in donations and more than 450 items of women's business attire, including skirts, pant suits, blazers and accessories. ...more

February 18, 2009

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

February 11, 2009

The grandmother of slain Orlando toddler Caylee Anthony says the child's life didn't end "without a purpose." ...more

February 8, 2009

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

February 6, 2009

A blood shortage in local hospitals is prompting a call for certain donors. ...more

February 6, 2009

A local hospital blood shortage is prompting a call for certain Tampa Bay area donors. Florida Blood Services is in critical need of O negative, O positive and A negative blood. Donors with these types are urged to give blood at a Florida Blood Services donor center or Bloodmobile as soon as possible. Locations are available by calling 1-800-68-BLOOD (1-800-682-5663) or going to www.fbsblood.org. ...more

February 5, 2009