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

At any given time, there are hundreds of Pasco County children who find themselves in the legal system due to 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 14, 2009

Ricky Tomlinson, Jr. left the ring bloodied and upset. ...more

January 8, 2009

She doesn't normally impose on perfect strangers, but there was something about the situation that impelled Allysa Forrest to dig deeper. ...more

January 7, 2009

In 2007, hardware store owner Johnny Knotts spent time viewing the Plant City Christmas Parade near Laura and Collins streets. ...more

December 31, 2008

Taryn Lavender has a new hero: her 5-year-old son, Morgan. The Sebring resident credits her youngster with alerting her and her husband, Dirk, to a fire that broke out in their Magnolia Avenue home Sunday morning around 7:45. The family was able to get out of the house. ...more

December 30, 2008

The normally sedate upscale neighborhood of Barrington Oaks East off Lumsden Road in Brandon begins to resemble Interstate 275 at rush hour as Christmas draws near. ...more

December 24, 2008

There's something special about a bicycle. Even if a youngster is limited to pedaling around the neighborhood, the bicycle "takes you on great journeys," says Bill Tumelty. ...more

December 17, 2008

Studies have found that dogs have a sense of fairness, much like wolves cooperating in the wild. ...more

December 8, 2008

The holidays are the traditional time of giving to charities for most families. Unfortunately, with layoffs, price increases and ever tightening wallets, many of those who once gave now find themselves in need of some assistance. From local toy drives to food banks and beyond, the message has been sent and it's clear - the need this year is greater than it's been in an extremely long time. ...more

December 3, 2008