A telemarketing agency collected nearly a half-million dollars on behalf of area fire unions in 2007. ...more

December 3, 2009

In a time of slashed budgets, declining revenue, staff reductions and dismal donations, here's some good news: ...more

November 21, 2009

NEW YORK (AP) — Of the many countries participating at the Vancouver Olympics, add Colbert Nation to the list. ...more

November 3, 2009

Despite falling behind his competitor early in the District 12 race for state Senate, state Rep. Kevin Ambler raised almost as much during the last fundraising quarter as Hillsborough County Commissioner Jim Norman. ...more

October 21, 2009

Rick Clark is a self-described geezer who is determined to never fit the stereotype. ...more

April 11, 2009

Following his first day after a full night's sleep in days, Russ Oberbroeckling, chairman of the 2009 Temple Terrace Relay for Life, couldn't be happier. The event he and his committee spent weeks preparing for is history. But, best of all, the March 27-28 overnight fundraiser netted $130,000 of its $170,000 goal set by the Tampa office of American Cancer Society. "Deep down I was hoping we'd reach the goal, but $130,000 is fantastic considering the state of the economy," said Oberbroeckling, who voluntarily took charge of the event for the second time. ...more

March 31, 2009

Mary Strenth was named The Salvation Army Volunteer of the Year and received a plaque, but she was quick to share the credit with her husband, Robert. ...more

March 30, 2009

On March 14, Beta Sigma Phi (Xi nu Sigma) sorority sponsored and put on the Relay for Life Survivor Luncheon in Avon Park. We would like to thank all of the following people who helped and supported us in making the luncheon a success. This was the first time the sorority has been in charge of the Survivor Luncheon. We hope all of you that came out enjoyed it. ...more

March 19, 2009

American Indian Movement is planning to conduct a "peaceful" protest at the Chasco Fiesta street parade on March 21. ...more

March 14, 2009

The University of South Florida, always on the cutting edge, has a new plan to improve schools. ...more

March 13, 2009