Robert Vassallo and Angellette Smith had been battered by waves for two days when a final surge sent their boat crashing into a reef off the western coast of Cuba. ...more

January 9, 2009

Robert Vassallo and Angellette Smith had been battered by waves for two days when a final surge sent their boat crashing into a reef off the western coast of Cuba. ...more

January 8, 2009

The news has been filled with examples of taxpayer giveaways to banks, investment companies, giant insurance companies and the oil-rich country of Iraq. Now along comes a need to provide a $17 billion lifejacket to mismanaged auto corporations. ...more

December 24, 2008

for things like toys, food and warm clothes. ...more

December 10, 2008

Bob Williams of Wesley Chapel wants American troops in Iraq and Afghanistan to get the goodies he is sending. He has boxes and boxes of donated items, including socks and coffee, underwear and cookies all ready and packed. He just lacks the cash to pay the post office. ...more

November 7, 2008

Nazdar, Two local churches will have fish dinners on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 6, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. From 4 to 6 p.m., they will serve baked or fried pollack, baked beans, mashed potatoes, cole slaw, or macaroni and cheese and hot dogs. Both selections come with rolls, dessert and beverage. The cost is $6.50 for adults, $3 for age 12 and under, or $16 for the family plan. Take-out is available, and tickets are on sale now. Worship service will follow at 7 p.m. ...more

February 3, 2008

The Giants must sleep at Holiday Inn Express hotels on the road, because they have achieved incredible success away from home this season. ...more

January 19, 2008

New York Giants CB Aaron Ross returned to practice Wednesday and said he would be ready to play in the NFC title game against the Green Bay Packers. ...more

January 17, 2008

WHO: Ann Mazzitelli of Port Richey CLAIM TO FAME: After reading about Topmost, a coal-mining town in eastern Kentucky, she knitted 50 hats for children who had few warm clothes for the winter. ...more

November 19, 2007

Clothes To Kids, a Pinellas County program that provides clothing for poor children, is in critical need of long pants for boys in sizes 4 to 18 and girls in sizes 5 to 16, according to the organization. ...more

November 18, 2007