The foreclosure crisis that has forced thousands of families from their homes has given something good to the nation's best-known housing charity: cheap properties for sale in communities around the country. ...more

May 20, 2008

Isabelle Hatten kept turning the lever of her front door, taking joy in how much easier it was than the old knob that was a chore to open and close. She has rheumatoid arthritis in her hands. ...more

April 27, 2008

Given how deeply he cares about student access to higher education, it's surprising that Gov. Charlie Crist would advocate cutting the one grant that helps thousands of Florida students attend private in-state colleges. ...more

February 22, 2008

The revitalization in the Lincoln Park area should reach new heights in 2008. ...more

February 21, 2008

Barring changes by the Legislature, the state's class-size amendment is slated to take full effect in August as parental choices change. ...more

February 19, 2008

An education foundation with newly formed ties to Florida has donated $2 million to bankroll the education of qualified minority and low-income students at the University of South Florida. ...more

February 13, 2008

The Calvary Chapel Worship Center Good News puppets are spreading laughter, gifts and Christian messages throughout west Pasco County. ...more

February 2, 2008

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: Members of Overeaters Anonymous will talk about recovering from compulsive eating from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today at St. Catherine's Episcopal Church, 502 Druid Hills Road, Temple Terrace. For information, call Grace at (727) 487-3207 or Janet at (813) 886-6286 or visit www.oa.org. ...more

January 31, 2008

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission under executive director Ken Haddad has done an exceptional job of seeking public input on regulations to manage fish and wildlife, but a recent effort on boating rules might have strayed a bit off course. ...more

January 30, 2008

As President Bush and congressional Democrats begin negotiations on a package of measures to stimulate the economy, the big fight will be over whether to put extra money in the hands of tens of millions of low-income families who paid little or no income tax last year. ...more

January 20, 2008