Florida officials say they will soon begin air tests in some homes to determine whether fumes emitted from Chinese drywall can sicken people. ...more

April 17, 2009

Sigrid Haseth designs and knits one-of-a-kind hats, scarves, shawls and slippers as gifts for friends and family members. She also creates and donates them to organizations that care for women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer. ...more

February 25, 2009

When it comes to feeding 800 to 900 people for Thanksgiving, Carole Winters said it's the quality of the cooking utensil used that matters most. ...more

November 27, 2008

5:15 p.m.: It's a few hours before the start of the GOP's festivities at the Hilton in St. Petersburg. ...more

November 4, 2008

You don't need to be a true gourmet to pack kids' lunches that look the part. ...more

November 2, 2008

Dear Abby: Please help me - I am in pieces. My sister is dying of cancer. She has shut me out of her life and has become very hostile toward me. This is breaking my heart, and I don't know how to deal with it. I have done nothing to offend her, and I don't understand why she is acting this way. ...more

July 20, 2008

I would like to know if my item is a coffeepot or teapot. Also, where was it made, when was it made and what is its value? It is a large tilting pot with a warmer that uses oil. ...more

May 21, 2008

SEBRING — The Salvation Army looked a lot like a big family gathering on Thanksgiving, with people hugging one another as they walked through the door and many cooks in the kitchen. Capt. Mary Holmes said the Salvation Army feeds about 75 mouths every Thanksgiving, and most of those people volunteer during the meal as well. "We usually have as many volunteers as we have diners," Holmes said. "A lot of people don't want to come just for the meal, so they help out as well, and we love having them. To me, people need the fellowship just as much as they need a hot meal." The diners enjoyed turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, sweet potatoes, cranberries, rolls and big slices of pie. The turkey was donated by Kiwanis Club, and Village Inn had a pie drive and donated 40 pies. ...more

November 23, 2007