First United Methodist Church of Brandon, 120 N. Knights Ave., Brandon. The Rev. Jamie Westlake and the Rev. Matt Wallis, assistant pastor of the church, were appointed to serve First United Methodist Church of Brandon in 2007. Through their efforts in gauging the spiritual direction of the church and making people feel comfortable about inviting family, friends and acquaintances to come to church, the congregation grew. ...more

August 26, 2009

Evelyn Johnson Taylor of New Tampa never expected to be a published author. Growing up as a pastor's daughter in North Carolina, putting pen to paper never crossed her mind. Years later, after raising two daughters, working as a nurse and earning a degree in women's studies, she felt led to try something new. ...more

February 4, 2009

With people losing their jobs in a struggling economy, programs to help pay a month's mortgage, buy a bag of groceries or pay the month's utility bills are seeing a steady increase. ...more

October 6, 2008

With the number of "schools of choice" doubling this year from two to four, more than twice as many elementary students have transferred to another school through the School Choice option. ...more

October 6, 2008

JetBlue Airways Corp. is auctioning off more than 300 roundtrip flights and six vacation packages this week on eBay, with opening bids set between 5 and 10 cents. ...more

September 8, 2008

North Tampa diners no longer have to drive across town to sample dishes from two of the area's more established restaurants. ...more

September 3, 2008

North Tampa diners no longer have to drive across town to sample dishes from two of the area's more established restaurants. ...more

September 3, 2008

There's one surefire way to take the enthusiasm right out of a group of cheerleaders: Call their sport "easy." ...more

August 3, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY -- In 1983, Linda Cassidy acted as the catalyst to help introduce competitive swimming to Pasco County. Now, 25 years later and with the sport solidly ingrained and thriving, Coach Linda would like to mark the moment with a reunion of past swimmers. ...more

July 19, 2008

On weekends, travelers from as far away as New Port Richey and Orlando trek to a little stand on Race Track Road called Fred's BBQ. ...more

July 16, 2008