Paul and Rita Bellaire of Valrico have been enjoying marriage for 54 years. The key, Rita said, is faith in God. "If you don't have that to fall back on, little things become major," said Rita. ...more

February 10, 2010

First Baptist Church of Dade City is participating in the annual Church Street Christmas activities from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. ...more

December 20, 2009

These animals once were the pets of someone who either abandoned or could no longer care for them. But they were lucky enough to end up at the steps of the Critter Adoption and Rescue Effort shelter in Ruskin. ...more

December 16, 2009

The Rev. Don Horton came to the role of pastor fairly late in life. He was in his 40s when he accepted his first call to preach. ...more

December 9, 2009

At the end of Thursday's wake, Juan Martinez and his wife, Rosalina Ramirez, stood in front of the open casket where their 2-year-old son lay. ...more

December 4, 2009

Grace Episcopal Church on Amberly Drive is trying to sell 4 acres on one of the community's signature corners. ...more

November 25, 2009

The first annual Wildlife Survival Sanctuary "Ride for the Big Cats," will be held on Saturday, Nov. 21. ...more

November 20, 2009

Brandon native Raymond McCoy has been attending the Presbyterian Church of Seffner, 1906 S. Lenna Ave., since 1942; he was 5 years old at the time. ...more

November 11, 2009

An English Gothic landmark built in 1927 has been resurrected as the first home of Holy Trinity Presbyterian Church, ending a decade-long quest. ...more

November 2, 2009

A Gulf Coast sanctuary will lose 200 animals after a judge determined they were living in squalor. Carol Mas and husband Estebahn Agustinho were warned about neglect at Our Animal Haus. The Hernando County judge said he saw no malice, but the couple took on more than they could handle. ...more

October 30, 2009