ZEPHYRHILLS – City Councilman Luis Lopez ended his 32-day fast today, eating a few bites of lunch at East Pasco Meals on Wheels. ...more

January 3, 2008

Whether you want to volunteer 40 hours a week or one hour a month, these agencies could use your help. ...more

December 17, 2007

Mahatma Gandhi did it to protest British rule in India. The Rev. Al Sharpton did it to take a stand against Navy bombing exercises in Puerto Rico. ...more

December 10, 2007

SEBRING –– With picture postcard weather and the demanding Harder Hall golf course in excellent shape, Saturday's Meals On Wheels golf tournament was a rousing success. The 18-hole, four-person scramble attracted a field of 76 golfers and the talented foursome of Scott Mauck, Mike Lamere, Don Randloph and Bill Diekman won the First Flight with a 51. The team of Paul Howard, Don Belcher, Bob Parker and Bob Young placed second with a 54, while Floyd Osborne, Alan Price, Cody Watt and Justin Painter came in third with a 55. The Second Flight was won by Tom Jenkins, Ferland Cribb, Tim Cribb and Mike London with a 52. ...more

December 3, 2007

Imagine having to choose between eating dinner and taking medicine. When money is tight, that's exactly the choice some people have to make. ...more

November 28, 2007

AVON PARK — The Union Congregational Church got their orders prepped Wednesday. On the tables and in the kitchen: 75 large turkeys, 350 pounds of potatoes, 100 cans of cranberries, 102 pies, dozens of industrial-sized cans of sweet corn and about 85 volunteers. It was enough to turn the church's multi-purpose room into something rivaling the mess of Santa's workshop. ...more

November 22, 2007

EDITOR'S NOTE: This occasional series spotlights the heads of local charities and civic organizations. This week's column features Joyce Jordan, president/founder of Unity in the Community. The organization's telephone number is (813) 752-1275. ...more

October 10, 2007

Over the past nine years, the soul-soothing melodies of gospel music have filled the air, helping raise money for a community-based organization. ...more

September 17, 2007