A Tampa police officer and a teenage member of the police Explorer program were attacked while investigating a possible burglary Monday night. Both were hit over the head with a police baton during a struggle outside a vacant house at 312 Floribraska Ave., according to police reports. ...more

December 26, 2007

TAMPA - A Tampa police officer and a teenage member of the police explorer program were attacked while investigating a possible burglary Monday night. ...more

December 25, 2007

This is the time of year when people's charitable streaks start to show. We've compiled a list of groups that could use your help, whether it's volunteering, giving money or dropping off a few gifts. So, go ahead, make a difference! ...more

November 19, 2007

The article, "News of rabies eradication no cause for celebration," printed in The Tampa Tribune, Nov. 2, was of interest to all in our family because our son was bitten and scratched by a feral kitten on Oct. 10; and we were all caught up in the quest for knowledge in regard to rabies for the following 10-day waiting period. ...more

November 13, 2007

Despite a few hair raising moments, cats temporarily housed at the Critter Adoption & Rescue Effort Shelter are purr-fectly pleased after moving into a brand new home Sept. 27. ...more

October 20, 2007

Dog lovers are invited to participate in Stride for Strays, a one-mile pet walk today to benefit the Animal Coalition of Tampa. ...more

October 13, 2007

TARPON SPRINGS — Each year students of All Saints Christian School, 1700 Keystone Road, bring their pets in for blessing, after the tradition of St. Francis of Assisi, the 12th century patron saint of animals. ...more

October 3, 2007

City council members say they are willing to at least discuss an animal welfare group's proposal on reducing the stray pet population. ...more

September 8, 2007