SEBRING – Born and raised in New York City, a former resident of Los Angeles and Sarasota is taking charge of the Highlands County Habitat for Humanity, and now calls Sebring his home. Mike Jacobson, 58, started work as the local Habitat's executive director following a three-year stint as both a volunteer and at a similar paid position in Sarasota. ...more

June 26, 2008

Almost $60,000 was presented to 32 nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and Rotary projects locally and internationally last week by the Rotary Club of New Tampa. ...more

June 21, 2008

Berkeley Prep track coach Cecil Stodghill, who guided the girls squad to the Class 2A-District 9 title and third place in the boys' meet, announced he was stepping down from the position after just one season. ...more

June 15, 2008

TAMPA PALMS - Almost $60,000 was presented to 32 nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and Rotary projects locally and internationally this morning, June 13, by the Rotary Club of New Tampa. The funds were raised through events, which included a pig roast, golf tournament and casino night, and the Happy Dollars fund, to which members donate money to share news at their weekly meetings. ...more

June 13, 2008

A former Tampa Housing Authority official was sentenced Thursday morning to two years in federal prison for his role in a scheme to steal more than $140,000 in federal rent subsidies. ...more

June 6, 2008

TAMPA - A former Tampa Housing Authority official was sentenced this morning to two years in federal prison for his role in a scheme to steal more than $140,000 in federal rent subsidies. ...more

June 5, 2008

The foreclosure crisis that has forced thousands of families from their homes has given something good to the nation's best-known housing charity: cheap properties for sale in communities around the country. ...more

May 20, 2008

Isabelle Hatten kept turning the lever of her front door, taking joy in how much easier it was than the old knob that was a chore to open and close. She has rheumatoid arthritis in her hands. ...more

April 27, 2008

Given how deeply he cares about student access to higher education, it's surprising that Gov. Charlie Crist would advocate cutting the one grant that helps thousands of Florida students attend private in-state colleges. ...more

February 22, 2008

The revitalization in the Lincoln Park area should reach new heights in 2008. ...more

February 21, 2008