Christmas wishes abounded Dec. 21 when more than 200 homeless men and women gathered at Hyde Park United Methodist Church as recipients of the inaugural Christmas Wish program. ...more

December 31, 2008

Digital music players, gaming consoles and televisions were on the top of many Christmas wish lists this year. At Benito Middle School, students were clamoring for a paper whale on a stick. ...more

January 2, 2008

House Speaker Marco Rubio came to town Friday with a Christmas wish of sorts. The Republican from West Miami stood in the hall of the brand-new VFW Post 10209 and implored an audience of more than 100 do more than just sign a petition to get a property tax amendment on the November ballot. ...more

December 21, 2007

For 9-year-old Moises Garcia, the cold white stuff was a new experience. ...more

December 15, 2007

TEMPLE TERRACE For 9-year-old Moises Garcia, the cold white stuff was a new experience. Standing in a rapidly melting, 20-ton pile of shaved-ice "snow," his two minutes on the mound was an adventure. "Ooh, it's cold! Look, my fingers are frozen!" said the Riverhills Elementary School pupil. "Next time, I'll bring mittens." Moises, who was born in New Jersey but moved to Florida as a baby, was among the children at a Temple Terrace festival enjoying their first encounter with snow. ...more

December 11, 2007

LAND O' LAKES - As people in Pasco County rush to make preparations for this year's holiday season, whether it's by picking up a last-minute gift or getting a hairdo for the holidays, local merchants are providing them convenient opportunities to help those in need. ...more

December 7, 2007