Pasco County officials say they seriously underestimated the demand for federal stimulus money intended to prevent homelessness, and they are being overwhelmed with calls for help. ...more

November 4, 2009

Pasco County officials say they seriously underestimated the demand for federal stimulus money intended to prevent homelessness, and they are being overwhelmed with calls for help. ...more

November 1, 2009

A second suspect has been arrested in a home invasion-robbery in which a sheriff's deputy was shot in the neck. ...more

October 28, 2009

Regarding "Bedlam plagues clunker program" (Aug. 2): In America, it seems, we have a tendency to buy new and dispose of old items even if they are still usable. An idea: Do not destroy the vehicles. I am sure that at least 25 percent to 50 percent are drivable. Maybe the miles per gallon might not be the best, but donate them to the Salvation Army, Goodwill, VFW or the Kidney Foundation. Maybe even our military and their families could use a vehicle. ...more

August 4, 2009

During its July meeting, South Florida Community College's District Board of Trustees elected new officers to the board. David Leidel of Highlands County was elected as 2009-10 chair, and Gary Delatorre of Hardee County was elected as vice chair. ...more

August 2, 2009

Former Hillsborough High baseball player Keith Diaz, who recently graduated from Central Florida Community College, was named the Florida Community College Activities Association Male Scholar Athlete of the Year. ...more

June 28, 2009

Belk's Charity Sale on May 2 will again benefit local charities, nonprofit organizations and schools. ...more

April 26, 2009

The 17th annual "Stamp-Out-Hunger" Postal Food Drive will be held Saturday, May 9. ...more

April 23, 2009

Mary Strenth was named The Salvation Army Volunteer of the Year and received a plaque, but she was quick to share the credit with her husband, Robert. ...more

March 30, 2009

While The Salvation Army set a holiday donation record nationally, a sagging local economy accounted for a nearly 27 percent drop in red kettle collections for its Sebring unit in 2008 compared to the previous year, according to Major Mary Holmes. ...more

March 28, 2009