In the wake of his murder, friends are grieving the loss of a man described as the "epitome of integrity." ...more

January 24, 2009

Our pets columnist suggests a variety of pet-related books as gifts for the animal lovers in your life. ...more

December 16, 2008

MANATEE COUNTY - Annette Knight has a poor track record of caring for animals. ...more

September 27, 2008

Four dogs seized from an Auburndale breeder this month are recovering at a Wesley Chapel animal hospital. ...more

September 13, 2008

A divided planning commission gave animal rescuer Sue Lambert permission to house as many as 25 dogs on her property off Altamont Lane despite the objections of neighbors who say Lambert's operation is a nuisance. ...more

August 14, 2008

A cloudy, damp day couldn't keep Reno and Buckshot out of their local swimming hole. ...more

July 27, 2008

The harshness of the current economy has led to fewer donations and slower cash flow for all charities, particularly the Dawn Center. ...more

July 10, 2008

In a flurry of announcements Thursday, companies recalled products ranging from Fisher-Price toys to Florida beef to children's seats. Chinese-made toys with excessive amounts of lead topped the list as six toy makers said they would recall 665,000 toys. ...more

October 26, 2007

Dade City long has marketed its antique and gift shops, downtown festivals and shady, historic streets as a pleasant day in the country. ...more

October 13, 2007

A brief trolley ride from downtown can transport visitors to a world populated by wild animals as alien as African lions and as local as the Florida panther. ...more

September 5, 2007