It's the ultimate trick-or-treating treasure, that one house on the block that offers the coolest candy and surprises galore. ...more

October 31, 2009

USAA's topsy-turvy growth in Tampa is taking another turn. The financial services company plans on adding 200 people to the ranks of 1,772 workers in Tampa, adding a banking and investment operation to the company's insurance work. ...more

October 20, 2009

Despite unexpected rain and persistent wind, more than 80 golfers wielded their sticks Monday at Fox Hollow Golf Club to raise money for military families. ...more

March 25, 2009

Despite unexpected rain and persistent wind, more than 80 golfers wielded their sticks today at Fox Hollow Golf Club to raise money for military families. ...more

March 23, 2009

The Obama administration is reversing an 18-year ban on news coverage of the return of war dead, allowing photographs of flag-covered caskets when families of the fallen troops agree, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday. ...more

February 26, 2009

The Disney Channel will air the "Kids' Inaugural: We Are the Future," a Jan. 19 concert honoring military families and hosted by Michelle Obama and Jill Biden, the network announced today. ...more

January 8, 2009

"The Military Wives Cookbook," by Carolyn Quick Tillery (Cumberland House, $22.95) ...more

November 16, 2008

In a crowd of black and white VFW uniforms, Jessica Garrett stood out in her purple satin blouse, knee-length skirt and patent-leather pumps. ...more

November 12, 2008

A 17-year-old high school senior touches a Veterans Day crowd with her essay on sacrifice. ...more

November 12, 2008

Families of fallen soldiers continue suffering the loss of their loved ones long after the echo of the rifle shot, mortar shell or bomb has faded. ...more

November 5, 2008