In his 24 years in the U.S. House of Representatives, one of the duties that held the most personal meaning to Michael Bilirakis was serving on the House Veterans Committee. As a Korean War veteran, he shares a bond with all who have served. Bilirakis, who left the House at the end of 2006, is now spearheading a project to ensure that the experiences of all local veterans are remembered in a way that will continue to serve their community. ...more

October 24, 2009

The Girl Scouts of West Central Florida is looking for former members to join its alumni association. ...more

May 26, 2009

The First United Methodist Church of Land O' Lakes has been around for 50 years, but what many people don't realize is that it all started with a few dedicated people and some fliers. ...more

March 11, 2009

PLANT CITY Former members of Sweet Rye, Silver Dollar Band and other area musicians will gather Jan. 31 for The Southern Rock Volunteer Jam. ...more

January 21, 2009

Almost two years ago, local charities and church groups that help the needy survive, along with the city, formed the Tarpon Alliance For Humanity to coordinate resources. Formation of the group, a few years before the economy faltered, now seems prophetic. The united effort is needed now more than ever. ...more

December 27, 2008

After going into semi-retirement, Mack Payne decided to get involved with the local Toastmasters, but he discovered there was no local club. ...more

November 29, 2008

A former commander in a right-wing Colombian paramilitary organization pleaded guilty this morning to conspiring to smuggle cocaine into the United States. ...more

October 27, 2008

A downturn in housing, a jittery stock market, increased fuel prices and government cutbacks are causing more people to be out of work. ...more

February 6, 2008

TAMPA - Educational and work programs could divert youngsters from joining gangs, as could a greater focus on neighborhood and community involvement, according to recommendations released today from an anti-gang summit. ...more

January 30, 2008

Former members of Saddam Hussein's Baath party were skeptical Sunday of a new law enabling them to reclaim government jobs, saying they feared it might be a plot to hunt them down. ...more

January 14, 2008