Alex Cook loves to imagine 800 children pedaling Christmas morning on bicycles his customers, family and friends helped buy. ...more

December 21, 2008

Alex Cook loves to imagine 800 children pedaling Christmas morning on bicycles his customers, family and friends helped buy. ...more

December 20, 2008

Hillsborough County schools Superintendent MaryEllen Elia is donating $42,437 she received in performance bonuses this year to the Hillsborough Education Foundation. ...more

December 20, 2008

Hillsborough schools Superintendent MaryEllen Elia is donating $42,437 she received in performance bonuses this year to the Hillsborough Education Foundation. ...more

December 19, 2008

Author Andrew Bowen is staying busy this holiday season, providing nightly readings of his new children's book, "A Tree's Christmas," near the Christmas tree in Hyde Park Village. The book is about a Christmas tree that recounts the story of its wonder-filled adventures inside a family's home during the Christmas season. Part of the proceeds from the book will go to local charities and non-profits. ...more

December 17, 2008

Saturday's ACC Championship Game between Virginia Tech and Boston College drew an actual attendance of 27,360 to Raymond James Stadium, according to figures from the Tampa Sports Authority. ...more

December 9, 2008

Saturday's ACC Championship Game between Virginia Tech and Boston College drew an actual attendance of 27,360 to Raymond James Stadium, according to figures from the Tampa Sports Authority. ...more

December 8, 2008

Kim Levell is an exterior decorator: She creates outdoor living spaces "with something beautiful to look at everywhere your eyes fall." ...more

December 7, 2008

The slumping economy is placing a strain on food banks that are being forced to turn away some people seeking food. ...more

November 29, 2008

Local charities note bright spots as economic woes grow ...more

November 27, 2008