If you're moving slowly on your shopping this holiday season, you're not alone. Most people are less than half-finished, a new survey says. ...more

December 17, 2008

Paul Hinman, crime prevention practitioner with the Highlands County Sheriff's Office, received an alert from Pinellas County about threats toward seniors in shopping center parking lots. ...more

December 17, 2008

The problem with these federal bailout bills is they are too complicated. There are too many moving parts, too many caveats, too many clauses which obscure a clear understanding of exactly how these billions spent will stimulate the economy. ...more

December 17, 2008

With one more day left for people to donate in the Toys for Tots of East Pasco drive, coordinator Bob Loring is getting nervous. ...more

December 17, 2008

The Heartland Young Professionals should be commended for organizing the 2008 Christmas Parade and choosing "Home for the Holidays" as this year's theme. ...more

December 17, 2008

Trinity Cafe, which has been serving meals to the homeless and hungry at its North Florida Avenue location since 2001, marked this holiday season by serving its 500,000th meal on Dec. 9. ...more

December 17, 2008

Author Andrew Bowen is staying busy this holiday season, providing nightly readings of his new children's book, "A Tree's Christmas," near the Christmas tree in Hyde Park Village. The book is about a Christmas tree that recounts the story of its wonder-filled adventures inside a family's home during the Christmas season. Part of the proceeds from the book will go to local charities and non-profits. ...more

December 17, 2008

TAMPA -- If you're moving slowly on your shopping this holiday season, you're not alone. Most people are less than half-finished, a new survey says. ...more

December 16, 2008

The sounds of traditional dances and the aroma of authentic Filipino dishes filled the grounds of the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center on Sunday afternoon as Tampa Bay area Filipinos celebrated the holiday season with Pasko 2008. ...more

December 15, 2008

You don't lose this game. You just don't. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers did, 13-10. ...more

December 14, 2008