There are lessons from childhood which have major value to this day. It has been quite a number of years since I took biology classes; however, I distinctly remember learning that plants - grasses, bushes, trees - clean the air and water. That's something which is of great benefit to the well being of our bodies. The more we create emissions, the more plants we need to help clean the air and water. ...more

June 2, 2008

Having lost only nine seniors, six that saw regular playing time, the Pasco Pirates have the benefit of being able to build from a season in which they won a district title. ...more

May 22, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. -- Some 428 volunteers logged 150,000 miles to raise $150,000 for cancer research and patient services during the recent Relay for Life New Port Richey. ...more

May 20, 2008

More than two dozen Hillsborough County employees have county cars that they drive to and from work, with gas and maintenance paid by taxpayers. ...more

May 4, 2008

The spectacle that is the Ebony Fashion Fair was launched in 1956. Eunice W. Johnson, wife of the publisher of Ebony magazine, agreed to stage a fashion benefit to help a friend in New Orleans. Two years later, the first tour featured four black models in 10 cities. It quickly became one of the most talked-about fashion events in the country. ...more

February 12, 2008

On Jan. 29 Florida voters passed Amendment 1, which substantially changes the Florida property tax system. ...more

February 6, 2008

St. Joseph's Women's Hospital has a new perk for new mothers: their baby's birth certificate before they check out. ...more

January 26, 2008

St. Joseph's Women's Hospital has a new perk for new mothers: their baby's birth certificate before they check out. ...more

January 26, 2008

I am writing in response to the letter entitled, "Just a Lot of Hype" (Letters, Dec. 20). ...more

January 4, 2008

This is a thank you to all members and guests of VFW Post 4300. On Dec. 16 they held a benefit for my great grandson, Hayden Hunt. Hayden's mom, Jamie, my granddaughter, was killed in a tragic auto accident in Illinois on Oct. 19. Being the great Post that it is, they got together and put on a benefit for Hayden's education fund. They had an auction and 50-50, donated music by Frank-E and Billy Glades, and of course, lots of food. My family, 11 of them, flew from Illinois for the weekend and they were all overwhelmed by the turnout. It really was awesome. ...more

December 28, 2007