Your editorial this week about the additional funding reductions for the Guardian ad Litem (GAL) program ("A cruel cut to volunteerism," Feb. 10) struck a sour chord with me. ...more

February 12, 2010

The Guardian ad Litem program protects endangered children, provides critical assistance to Florida's courts and, thanks to its largely volunteer workforce, saves taxpayers millions of dollars. ...more

February 10, 2010

CLEARWATER -- The 15-year-old accused of plotting with his girlfriend to kill her mother by burning her while she slept was ordered held without bond this morning. Pinellas-Pasco County Circuit Judge Irene Sullivan denied bond for Jack Ault after an advisory first appearance in juvenile court. ...more

December 30, 2009

The East Hillsborough Art Guild held its annual Christmas Showing of Fine Art on Dec. 10 at the Florida Strawberry Festival art show building. ...more

December 23, 2009

With a major expansion nearing completion, Highlands County's Children's Advocacy Center will soon truly centralize its staff and most of its agency partners under one roof. ...more

November 19, 2009

Delia Carter always wore a smile on her face and a badge on her chest - with pride. ...more

November 14, 2009

The 5th Judicial Circuit Court Guardian ad Litem Program will offer free training for anyone who is interested in becoming a Guardian ad Litem volunteer. The professional staff of the program recruits, trains and supervises individuals who are then court-appointed to advocate for the best interests of children who have been abused, abandoned or neglected and are now in the Foster Care System. Through this program, local foster children are able to have their voices heard in the dependency court process. ...more

August 8, 2009

You probably went to school with children like Ashley Rhodes and had no idea what they were going through after class. ...more

March 29, 2009

The city has agreed to pay $150,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by the family of a man killed by police during a traffic stop in 2005, according to court papers. ...more

February 12, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - At any given time, there are hundreds of Pasco County children who find themselves stuck in the legal system because of abuse, neglect or abandonment. Removed from their homes through no fault of their own, they must navigate unsure territory without an advocate of their own. ...more

January 24, 2009