Tampa Bay area Cubans and Haitians are rushing to send supplies and get in touch with loved ones after a battery of storms have pounded the islands. ...more

September 9, 2008

Hurricane Ike's deadly rampage through the Caribbean added to the mudslides and misery in Haiti before slamming into Cuba on Monday. ...more

September 9, 2008

The Olympics may just be a sporting event, but it is hard not to read larger messages into the results, especially when you see how China and America have dominated the medals tally. Both countries can - and will - look at their Olympic successes as reaffirmations of their distinctly different political systems. But what strikes me is how much they could each learn from the other. This, as they say, is a teaching moment. ...more

August 26, 2008

After a long day's work, Debbi Colon tosses and turns in bed. Her clients' tales echo freely through her brain, and she can't shut off the worry. ...more

June 30, 2008

DOVER - After a long day's work, Debbi Colon tosses and turns in bed. Her clients' tales run freely through her brain, and she can't shut off the worry. ...more

June 27, 2008

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May 20, 2008

One month after it opened, Pinellas Hope, a 10-acre campsite serving the homeless, has reached capacity. As of Friday, 225 tents served as temporary lodging for 243 people. Some are couples. ...more

December 30, 2007

ST. PETERSBURG - One month after it opened, Pinellas Hope, a 10-acre campsite serving the homeless, has reached capacity. ...more

December 29, 2007

Kudos To All Involved Regarding "Affordable Housing In Works (Metro, Dec. 25): ...more

December 28, 2007

For more than 200 homeless people in Pinellas County, the Christmas holiday was in marked contrast to last year. The residents enjoyed a holiday breakfast served by volunteers at the new Project Hope, a tent city on 126th Avenue. Later, Santa's helpers brought gifts. ...more

December 25, 2007