As Americans we spend billions of dollars each year on Halloween and Christmas yard decorations, yet as I drive around our county I see very few American flags flying. As Flag Day (June 14) and the 4th of July approaches, I would hope that all of us, American born or not would feel a sense of pride and duty and fly our great flag. ...more

June 8, 2009

The Rev. George M. Docherty, credited with helping to push Congress to insert the phrase "under God" into the Pledge of Allegiance, has died at 97. ...more

November 30, 2008

The Piecemakers Quilt Guild invites anyone interested in quilts and quilt making to join them July 14 and the second Monday of every month in the gym at First United Methodist Church of Brandon, 120 Knights Ave. N. Socializing starts at 6:30 p.m., and meetings start at 7. ...more

July 2, 2008

Wrong Day For Flag Regarding "Sons, Daughters Stand Up For Beliefs On Flag Day" (Metro, June 15): ...more

June 19, 2008

While the Sons of Confederate Veterans hoisted the battle banner on the morning of Flag Day, the newly formed Sons and Daughters of Harriet Tubman sat down to work that evening. ...more

June 15, 2008

TAMPA - As dozens of people sang "I Wish I Was in Dixie," a giant Confederate flag was raised this morning at one of Tampa's major crossroads. ...more

June 14, 2008

Ten new postage stamps featuring the U.S. and state flags go on sale today - on the annual observance of Flag Day. ...more

June 14, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY -- Flag Day ceremonies in honor of the Stars and Stripes are planned for Saturday at Morton Plant North Bay Hospital and Morgan Funeral Home. ...more

June 10, 2008

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - A few drops of water from the heavens wasn't going to keep the crowd of about 100 from waving their flags high and proud Monday afternoon. ...more

June 10, 2008

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - Tom Vann wants to show the community that there are proud Americans out there who love and respect their country and their flag. ...more

May 28, 2008