Two weeks ago, when Hillsborough County Commissioners Kevin White and Al Higginbotham helped kill a proposed homeless community on East Hillsborough Avenue, they promised to look for a suitable alternative. ...more

October 21, 2009

The increasing number of homeless families knocking on the door of Manatee County's Salvation Army Family Lodge worries Maj. Robert Pfeiffer. ...more

March 11, 2009

The increasing number of homeless families knocking on the door of Manatee County's Salvation Army Family Lodge worries Maj. Robert Pfeiffer. ...more

March 11, 2009

Entrants in the second annual Canstruction Design/Build Competition will create figures made entirely from cans of food. ...more

March 7, 2009

International touring group Up with People arrived Monday for its first visit to Dade City. ...more

March 5, 2009

Yes they can - literally! Entrants in the second annual Canstruction Design/Build Competition will create figures made entirely from cans of food. The Volunteer Way Food bank benefits from the event, which will take place at the Gulf View Square mall from April 26 until May 2. ...more

March 4, 2009

International touring group Up With People arrives today for its first visit to Dade City. The weeklong visit culminates Friday and Saturday with a pair of concerts at Saint Leo University. ...more

March 2, 2009

Hillsborough County children-and-family advocates today outlined 19 priorities for the 2009 Florida legislative session with local legislators, who warned it will be a tough year. ...more

December 5, 2008

See the man on the flying trapeze for free Friday when you donate nonperishable food to Metropolitan Ministries. The local pantry, which provides goods and services to poor and homeless families, is in need of food stuff, including cereal, stuffing, canned meat, vegetables and canned fruit. Metropolitan Ministries serves more than 150 families a day, according to a news release. ...more

November 19, 2008

Anni Callaghan of New Port Richey says President-elect Barack Obama will clean up the mess George W. Bush is leaving behind. ...more

November 19, 2008