There could be less jingle in the Salvation's Army's hallmark red kettles this season. The charity is testing kettles that take debit and credit cards. ...more

November 25, 2009

School food drives typically get the Emergency Care Help Organization through the holiday season. ...more

November 25, 2009

There are two times throughout the year that I can't stand being on the road: the first day of school and during the holidays. ...more

November 25, 2009

If I were a holiday, I wouldn't want to be Thanksgiving, sandwiched between Halloween - the prelude to festivities - and New Year's Eve, the grand finale to it all. Christmas has the starring role, naturally, and as soon as the curtain opens on November, Christmas preparation is the only act in town. ...more

November 25, 2009

There are two times throughout the year that I can't stand being on the road: the first day of school and during the holidays. ...more

November 25, 2009

Animal shelter officials urge adoption if it benefits human and pets alike ...more

November 24, 2009

The economy is giving local charities a double dose of bad news this holiday season. Charity leaders say more people are seeking help with fewer people able to make donations. ...more

November 24, 2009

TALLAHASSEE The 2009 holiday season has begun and retailers are cautiously optimistic that more consumers will open their wallets this year. ...more

November 22, 2009

I am writing to you to ask you to remind your readers to help support our troops this holiday season. ...more

November 21, 2009

This holiday season is a great time to buy a PC. There's a nice new version of Windows out, and computer manufacturers are adding interesting technologies. Here's a guide to what's fresh in PCs, ranging from netbooks to supersize, all-in-one desktop computers. ...more

November 21, 2009