Science teacher Kathryn Bylsma noticed something during the years as she tried to engage her middle school students in their lessons. ...more

November 8, 2009

First United Methodist Church of Brandon, 120 N. Knights Ave., Brandon. The Rev. Jamie Westlake and the Rev. Matt Wallis, assistant pastor of the church, were appointed to serve First United Methodist Church of Brandon in 2007. Through their efforts in gauging the spiritual direction of the church and making people feel comfortable about inviting family, friends and acquaintances to come to church, the congregation grew. ...more

August 26, 2009

A teenager who pleaded guilty to mugging a blind man was sentenced today to five years in prison and five years of probation. ...more

March 11, 2009

Religious freedom in the United States was never planned by the colonial settlers; it was something that just happened. Nonetheless, said Rev. Charles Weaver, assistant to the bishop of the United Methodist Church's Florida conference, religious freedom is something for which we should be grateful. ...more

November 27, 2008

Forest Hills United Methodist Church is launching a fundraising campaign to help pay for some construction debt. Donald Caldwell, vice president of fundraising for Florida United Methodist Foundation, is making a visit to the church at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 7 to discuss how the church can raise money. ...more

November 20, 2008

Seasoned authors as well as those who have always dreamed of a writing career can get pointers from local published authors at the first Hillsborough Inspirational Writers' Retreat from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 4 at Cross Creek Ranch, 12950 E. Wheeler Road, Dover. ...more

September 24, 2008

When the Rev. Sharon G. Austin moved from a pastor's job in Delray Beach to the superintendent's office in Plant City, she picked up responsibility for 88 Methodist churches and missions. Smart, energetic and deeply faithful, Austin brings 30 years of experience to her new appointment. ...more

August 27, 2008

After years of learning to recognize that the Raiders are the enemy, Taed Moses has some adjusting to do. ...more

June 4, 2008

Fred "Buddy" Cason, who lettered in four sports at Plant City High and led the school to its first South Florida Conference championship in 1950, scoring five touchdowns in the title game against Fort Myers, died May 8. ...more

May 21, 2008

Florida's not all flat. We discovered hilly ridges in Hernando County's Brooksville on a recent outing. ...more

February 9, 2008