Some area food pantries are seeing an increase in families in need in Hernando County ...more

November 13, 2009

Protecting Our Children As one who participated in the politics of getting permission from the state of Florida to establish local children's services councils such as the Children's Board of Hillsborough County, it was a pleasure to read Luanne Panacek's op-ed piece ("Hillsborough's Wise Investment In Children," Jan. 4). Congratulations to Dr. Panacek and her colleagues who do things so well in Hillsborough. ...more

January 8, 2009

A new year brings a fresh spirit to West Pasco Habitat for Humanity, which is celebrating the completion of its first eco-friendly Habitat home, the hiring of an executive director and the redesign of its Web site. ...more

January 3, 2009

Santa Claus made an early appearance during a recent Mending Hearts holiday party for children who have lost loved ones. Forty-seven children attended the party at the Gulfside Regional Hospice main office in New Port Richey. ...more

December 24, 2008

Thanks to the donation by Home Depot, families that can't afford a Christmas tree can pick one up free at the Highlands County Family YMCA. ...more

December 20, 2008

The mood was delightful inside the cafeteria of Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point for the annual holiday gift basket distribution last week. ...more

December 19, 2008

Area agencies, which receive support from United Way of Pasco County, were asked for their holiday wish lists. Here are some of the agencies' needs: ...more

December 10, 2008

Area agencies, which receive support from United Way of Pasco County, were asked for their holiday wish lists. Here are some of the agencies' needs: ...more

December 7, 2008

Community members are invited to play Santa today at Smokehouse Creek Rodeo, 30232 Darby Road in San Antonio, where the Toys for Tots Family Day will kick off at 2 p.m. ...more

December 6, 2008

The food was spread on the table for a Thanksgiving feast. But instead of serving it, members of the University Area Faith-Based Coalition packed canned goods, dry products and juice for others Thursday. ...more

November 26, 2008