A day after Democrats lawmakers tried to bring attention to the state ban on gay and lesbian adoption, a representative from West Palm Beach announced she has filed a bill that would lift the ban. ...more

March 17, 2010

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

Not all the survivors in New Orleans went through Hurricane Katrina. Consider the case of Saints defensive lineman Anthony Hargrove. He probably should be dead by now, either by someone else's hand or his own. He could have wound up in a back alley with a bullet in his head, or simply slumped over in a darkened room with poison running through his veins. ...more

February 3, 2010

Defensive end Gaines Adams was remembered for his enormous talent, quiet humility and an amazing smile that drew people to him throughout his football career. ...more

January 22, 2010

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have made arrangements to support the relatives of someone they consider family. ...more

January 20, 2010

Given the hundreds upon hundreds of youth and adult students who have stepped into Ingram's Pro Karate dojo over its 30-plus years in existence, there was no initial cause for 11-year-old Shawn Roof to particularly stand out amongst his newcomer peers. ...more

January 20, 2010

In recognition of National Adoption Awareness Month, families will gather throughout Florida to celebrate the joy of adoption through special court ceremonies, heart-warming group adoptions, community picnics and festivals. ...more

November 20, 2009

Sheila and Michael Brewer are accustomed to rescuing cats, dogs and unwanted farm animals – but not a reptile so big they don't have a dog crate large enough for it. But that's what happened last Thursday when they came across a 4-foot iguana sunning itself outside a medical building in Pinellas Park. The Brewers were in Pinellas checking out possible foster homes for their rescued animals. ...more

October 20, 2009

They aren't simply asking people to reach into their pockets for their wallets. ...more

March 3, 2009

About four years ago, Larry and Mary Carmody became foster parents to a 2-year-old girl. She still lives in the area, so let's call her K. ...more

January 16, 2009