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You can only imagine the fear and trepidation at the Lighthouse for the Blind as they get ready for Saturday’s 25th annual Beepball Classic.
Tampa TribuneSocial Security Disability is turning into a new welfare program in some areas.
Florida Times-UnionThe website — http://www.mikeysrun.com — has a goal of raising $1 million for the amputees. A heartwarming gesture by youngsters, indeed.
South Florida Sun-SentinelThe annual Volunteers of the Year awards luncheon is a chance to honor just some of those who donate so much of their time and talents.
Tallahassee DemocratThe $5 million gift from Quint and Rishy Studer to help pay for a new YMCA building is impressive for many reasons.
Pensacola News-JournalAs Congress debates how to reduce health care costs and preserve Medicare, fraud prevention will be key and scooters is a good place to start.
Palm Beach PostThere will be celebrations of those who died from cancer and those that survived, at the Relay For Life, the American Cancer Society.
Key West CitizenTwo large groups of siblings placed in foster care will remain together under one roof with foster parents thanks to a project.
Bradenton Herald75 percent of voters age 50 and older opposed a proposal from President Obama that would reduce cost-of-living increases under Social Security.
Orlando SentinelThe Milton-based Men In Action Outreach mentors boys and young men to provide guidance at a troubling, challenging time in their lives.
Pensacola News-JournalFlorida regulators are investigating an organization called Children’s Cancer Cooperative that is based in South Carolina yet licensed in Florida.
Naples Daily NewsWandering can be a tragic happening for those with Alzheimer's and on the Treasure Coast, steps are being taken to reduce the dangers.
Treasure Coast Palm Child advocates gathered at the courthouse to draw awareness to the problem of neglected, beaten or sexually abused children.
Sebring News SunThe Citrus County Community Alliance was first started with a goal of seeking collaboration between government and community service.
Citrus County ChronicleThank you once again Citrus County, the spring fundraiser raised $39,671.37 for our libraries and the Citrus County system
Citrus County ChronicleTalllhassee is creating housing for what many call our “most vulnerable” with groundbreaking for the Westgate Community residential campus.
Tallahassee DemocratFSU's annual dance marathon lasted for 40 hours over three days, with more than 1,800 students participating raising $701,493.16.
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Op Ed
During this special time of year our community and our nation find a way to give thanks — and give back. From Hurricane Sandy to our favorite...
Tampa Tribune
Florida Medicaid is the fourth largest Medicaid program in the country in terms of enrollment and the fifth largest nationwide in Medicaid...
St. Augustine Record
Yet he's mad at the world. More specifically, he's mad about these low-income people who get free and discount cell phones from the...
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Thanking those who we love, admire, depend upon, and have work relationships with is important, but too infrequently expressed.
While we...
Gainesville Sun
The message is clear: The state doesn't want you to get all comfy in the unemployment office, doesn't want to make it all that easy to...
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Too many people in Polk County are struggling with hunger. Polk ranks ninth — in all of America — in food hardship. Agape Food Bank, a program of...
Lakeland Ledger
Please join me in giving thanks to Stock Development and the many companies and organizations that have joined together to help our neighbors....
Naples Daily News
Letter To The Editor
Here is a fact: Those who live by a hand that feeds them will be the first to go hungry.
The media created the war on women when the real...
Suncoast News
As you polish off the turkey this Thanksgiving Day and maybe even debark on a Black Friday shopping expedition this evening or tomorrow, perhaps...
Tampa Bay Times
The Patels also provide a stark contrast to the many superrich who pour their wealth into political coffers aspiring for commensurate rewards but...
Tampa Bay Times
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