The Tampa Bay Rays, who clinched the American League Eastern Division title over the weekend, will host a pair of celebrations leading up to their first playoff appearance. ...more

September 29, 2008

The story spread like wildfire through the close-knit Vietnamese-American community. ...more

September 18, 2008

Closer to home, Michelle Phan of Tampa and her friends were considering a similar type of fundraiser after learning a rape victim likely will need expensive, long-term rehabilitation. Phan said their first idea was to host a barbecue or car wash. But when she announced her plans on her Web site, xanga.com/ricebunny, the fundraiser evolved into Fashion for Compassion, a benefit fashion show. ...more

September 17, 2008

A new type of garden has taken root at a food bank to aid people struggling with the high cost of food. ...more

September 13, 2008

With more and more people struggling to make ends meet, the Volunteer Way food bank has started a hydroponics garden to grow its own produce. ...more

September 9, 2008

The Avon Park City Council decided it would take more money from churches and non-profit groups to support the fire department, but the extra revenue wouldn't make up for a $74,000 budget deficit the city has just discovered. ...more

August 27, 2008

Several families were treated to the Back 2 School Festival on Saturday at His Storehouse Outreach and Thrift Center in Zephyrhills. Children received free backpacks and school supplies. The event also included free food, games and an autograph session with professional wrestler Tatanka. ...more

August 6, 2008

Police have identified a man they say was beaten unconscious by homeless people Tuesday night after he attacked two of them as they waited for free food outside city hall. ...more

July 31, 2008

The University Area Faith-Based Coalition will hold its Fall Festival on Oct. 25. ...more

July 23, 2008

Regarding "2 Months After Flight, No Asylum, No Regret" (front page, May 27): ...more

May 29, 2008