It started with an 8-year-old boy in Afghanistan who turned down a candy bar in favor of a pencil and an American serviceman who wanted to do more. ...more

November 12, 2009

At least three northwest Hillsborough County groups are taking part in a global effort to improve the environment. ...more

September 10, 2008

At least three northwest Hillsborough County groups are taking part in a global effort to improve the environment. ...more

September 10, 2008

An area long targeted by litterbugs as an easy mark will soon have its own band of "Trash Troopers" ready to report anyone they see tossing debris from vehicles. ...more

July 12, 2008

Cylinda McKibbin sat quietly at a work table in the corner of the room, carefully swirling a brush into paint colors in a dime-store paint set. ...more

July 9, 2008

Cylinda McKibbin sat quietly at a work table in the corner of the room, carefully swirling a brush into paint colors in a dime-store paint set. ...more

July 9, 2008

Cylinda McKibbin sat quietly at a work table in the corner of the room, carefully swirling a brush into paint colors in a dime-store paint set. ...more

July 5, 2008

They were standing tall in late July. The 18 volunteer park rangers began regular patrols then in Pasco County parks. ...more

December 6, 2007

After some four months, volunteer ranger patrols in Pasco County parks have ended abruptly. ...more

December 6, 2007

Although serving their own congregations remains a core part of their mission, more and more pastors these days will tell you their churches can't be successful without contributing to the larger community. ...more

September 19, 2007