The Good Samaritan Mission's goal is to enhance the spiritual and physical quality of life for farmworkers and others living in poverty in south Hillsborough County. ...more

June 24, 2008

I would like to publicly thank everyone for all their prayers and best wishes after my recent accident. I would also like to make a special request: a young man arrived on the scene and loaned me a U.S. Marine fatigue jacket. I would like to return this to him, but I did not get his name. Would this good samaritan please contact me so that I can thank you and return your jacket? The phone number is 1-800-445-8429 ...more

February 25, 2008

When the Gasparilla Film Festival screens "The Good Samaritan," Plant High School junior Rachael Stroud plans to be in the audience. She'll also be on-screen. ...more

February 11, 2008

Every once in a while I come across someone who has a dog or cat with a leg missing. Quite often, the owner indulges in a bit of gentle humor by naming the pet Tripod. ...more

February 10, 2008

As mayor of Sebring I was the beneficiary of a very appreciative letter in Highlands Today, as assisting Charles Bell, who had an automobile breakdown on Saturday night in Sebring. Regrettably, I was not the mayor who assisted him. Although offering assistance would be within my character profile, I must acknowledge and decline the kind remarks, and hopefully identify the true Good Samaritan, as he deserves the thanks. My attempt to contact Mr. Bell was unsuccessful, so I cannot help identify the mayor who assisted. I am glad that we have a community of wonderful citizens who will stop to help those in need, and I appreciate Mr. Bell taking the time to express his thanks. ...more

February 2, 2008

My brother and I were out Saturday night and on our way back from the store all the lights went out on my brother's car. We called my wife to follow us home. Well, she was in front of us on Lakeview Drive, in front of the Kenilworth Lodge waiting to turn at the light, when someone pulled up next to us and asked where our lights were. ...more

January 31, 2008

CLEARWATER BEACH - A man rescued from the Gulf by beachgoers Saturday afternoon was hospitalized in critical condition, authorities report. ...more

September 30, 2007

Heroes come in many forms, though most work too far from camera range for most of us to notice. ...more

September 5, 2007