Electric bills are zapping the budgets of many senior citizens already struggling through the recession, Maria Johnson complains. Despite efforts to conserve, Johnson, a retiree, said her Progress Energy Florida bills for her Lakewood Villas residence have been topping $200 for several months, especially after the utility's Jan. 1 rate hike of nearly 25 percent. ...more

March 21, 2009

Jerry Upcavage says in 31 years of pruning and removing trees he's always followed city rules. ...more

January 20, 2009

Jerry Upcavage says in 31 years of pruning and removing trees, he's always followed city rules. ...more

January 19, 2009

A tale of a Dutch family coping with the upheavals of German occupation during World War II. Second of four parts. ...more

January 9, 2009

Elisha Ministries has been operating on a wing and a prayer for about a year. ...more

December 10, 2008

Elisha Ministries has been operating on a wing and a prayer for about a year. ...more

December 6, 2008

Professionally dressed and eager for an interview, Lauren Hillsgrove roamed a University of Tampa job fair last week and searched for employers who would accommodate her chosen career: public relations and event planning. ...more

October 11, 2008

Professionally dressed and eager for an interview, Lauren Hillsgrove roamed a University of Tampa job fair last week and searched for employers who would accommodate her chosen career: public relations and event planning. ...more

October 10, 2008

Don Clifford, vice president of real estate development for Farmer's Market Buffet LLC, summed up the reason for the restaurant's abrupt closing in two words "pure economics." ...more

September 28, 2008

HOAs Good For Attorneys Regarding "Neighbors Boot Family From Home" (front page, June 2): ...more

June 11, 2008