The Westchase TriGals wants to help people get back in shape in the new year with its annual Iron Distance Challenge. ...more

December 31, 2008

Teacher Arlene Martinez was a bit surprised the day Erin Brown, 13, came to her with an unusual but touching request. ...more

December 28, 2008

The holidays are a bit brighter for the Hillsborough Education Foundation this year, as it was selected the beneficiary of Deborah Kent's annual Shopping for Excellence in Education event held Dec. 11 at Kent's upscale boutique. ...more

December 24, 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

West Pasco residents can root for a local canine to become top dog in a nationwide online photo contest. Baarney, a Bedlington terrier who calls New Port Richey home, is one of 20 finalists from among 700 dog photos submitted to the USA Today online contest, owner Patricia Patterson explains. ...more

December 16, 2008

Michael Jackson's famous jeweled glove is going on the auction block ...more

December 10, 2008

TAMPA – Start whittling away at your holiday gift list this week while helping raise money for a good cause. ...more

December 8, 2008

Kim Levell is an exterior decorator: She creates outdoor living spaces "with something beautiful to look at everywhere your eyes fall." ...more

December 7, 2008

A local photographer hopes her pictures of special-needs children will grant their dreams of having a playground redesigned with their particular abilities in mind. ...more

December 6, 2008

A Toys for Tots Classic Car and Motorcycle Jamboree will take place this weekend. ...more

December 6, 2008