LAKELAND - It was the moment Jay Dennis and the huge congregation he leads have dreaded for days. After two weeks of investigation, Lakeland police arrested a trusted church member and accused him of sex offenses involving three boys he mentored at the church. ...more

November 3, 2007

Drizzling rain didn't stop people from visiting the Joyful Servants Farmers Market. ...more

November 3, 2007

SEBRING — Dale Roger Leland was sentenced Tuesday afternoon to six and a half years in prison as friends and family members gave testimony, vouching for the man they said was an "outstanding" man and former church deacon. ...more

November 1, 2007

Four women and two men held Ronald Smart's future in their hands Wednesday. ...more

October 25, 2007

Southside Baptist Church wants to get to know its neighbors better. As a parish goal, the church is embarking on a plan to go knocking on doors to bring the lessons of Christ to residents in the area. ...more

September 6, 2007

How many hats can one woman wear? When is it too many? ...more

September 2, 2007