With needy families struggling through the recession, some mothers could be forced to choose between buying food or diapers for a baby. That's why organizers of the Diaper Drop benefit are asking people to donate packs of diapers at collection sites at local H&R Block offices. ...more

March 31, 2009

The Lake Placid Saturday Morning Market, which was held on the third Saturday in March, will move to the second Saturday beginning in April. ...more

March 30, 2009

A squall line ahead of a cool front brought some valuable rain overnight, though the amount of rain hardly qualified as a deluge. Wet Windy Weather Across Tampa Bay ...more

March 29, 2009

The American Cancer Society is looking for people to participate in its Relay for Life in Carrollwood. ...more

March 25, 2009

The throng of war protesters swelled Saturday as they marched across the Memorial Bridge into Virginia, by the Pentagon and to the offices of defense contractors to mark the sixth anniversary of the invasion of Iraq. ...more

March 22, 2009

As a model participant in the recent Celebration Of Life Fashion show honoring cancer survivors, I wish to take this opportunity to thank all the attendees who's support was instrumental in making the show a financial success for such a worthy cause. In addition, I would be remiss if I did not thank all the models, sponsors and organizers who made it possible. Some of which are: The Heartland Realtors Association, Four Points by Sheraton, renown hair stylist "Pablo," his staff of makeup artists, plus Kathy and Maria of Allaire's Hair Salon; also, Photography by Jerry, Dress Barn, Maxcy's Mens Wear, Dillards and Wild Artist Jewelry. Of course, special accolades for our director Sherrie Abraham, her staff and all of the almost 100 persons who contributed their time and effort. One of life's greatest pleasures is doing good for others, with good friends. Nancy Trautman Sebring ...more

March 14, 2009

Tickets for Michael Jackson's 50 London concerts sold out within hours of becoming available, organizers said today. ...more

March 13, 2009

Greater New Port Richey Main Street's 'Shop 'n Stroll' events usually are meant to showcase the city's downtown district in a positive, leisurely light. The way the downtown booster group is planning on doing it this time around, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday is guaranteed to make people see red. ...more

March 11, 2009

Entrants in the second annual Canstruction Design/Build Competition will create figures made entirely from cans of food. ...more

March 7, 2009

Singer-songwriter Loudon Wainwright III has canceled tonight's scheduled performance at The Palladium in St. Petersburg, citing illness. ...more

March 4, 2009