Desperation has entered this once-middle-class exurb of Fort Myers, where hammers used to pound. ...more

February 8, 2009

Almost two years ago, local charities and church groups that help the needy survive, along with the city, formed the Tarpon Alliance For Humanity to coordinate resources. Formation of the group, a few years before the economy faltered, now seems prophetic. The united effort is needed now more than ever. ...more

December 27, 2008

Back in 1995, Gene and Polly Shewfelt started a volunteer snowball rolling by picking the citrus in their own backyard to provide food for the needy. ...more

December 17, 2008

Back in 1995, Gene and Polly Shewfelt started a volunteer snowball rolling by picking the citrus in their own backyard to provide food for the needy. ...more

December 17, 2008

Back in 1995, Gene and Polly Shewfelt started a volunteer snowball rolling by picking the citrus in their own backyard to provide food for the needy. ...more

December 10, 2008

The price of gasoline and the slumping economy didn't stop Santa from visiting Avon Park Monday. ...more

December 3, 2008

With more people out of work and more families struggling to make ends meet, The Volunteer Way food bank is straining to keep up with demand. ...more

October 10, 2008

Many West Pasco residents might be nervous about the Wall Street meltdown and government bailout, but at least they still have food on the table. Others are not so fortunate, according to Martha O'Brien, assistant chief executive officer at the Volunteer Way food bank. So the next Kids Against Hunger food drive is expanding this year. ...more

October 8, 2008

Ehab Kamel walks out of his office and into the lot that holds more than 50 used school buses. ...more

September 3, 2008

About 100,000 people shirked the sweltering heat Thursday to take part in one of Brandon's favorite annual traditions, the Fourth of July Parade. The 90 entries included Scout troops, politicians, veterans' and military groups and dancers of many genres. ...more

July 12, 2008