Pirates invaded St. Joseph's Children's Hospital recently - during an event that would have made Jose Gaspar proud. ...more

February 2, 2008

There were a lot of sad little faces at Saturday's Children's Gasparilla Parade when fierce storms forced officials to halt the event a half-hour after it started. It was the right call to make. ...more

January 22, 2008

PLANT CITY – Commissioners, in a unanimous vote Monday night, decided to ban distribution of candy and beads at parades. ...more

January 15, 2008

The Florida Strawberry Festival has decided to ban the distribution of candy and beads at its 2008 Grand Feature Parade. ...more

December 19, 2007

The city manager says he will call for an investigation and changes in parade rules after a child died Friday at the Plant City Christmas Parade. ...more

December 9, 2007

The popular but dangerous toy Aqua Dots toy was recalled, but the fliers advertising it apparently were not. ...more

November 26, 2007

They look like cute toys, but Target is recalling 82,000 plush baby rattles because they can pose a choking hazard. The Chinese-made rattles resemble a white baseball, a brown football and an orange basketball. They can break open and release small beads, which can cause children to choke, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced today. ...more

October 2, 2007

Over the past nine years, the soul-soothing melodies of gospel music have filled the air, helping raise money for a community-based organization. ...more

September 17, 2007