Miss Florida 2008 Sierra Minott made a special stop at Claywell Elementary on Feb. 20 before heading to the Special Olympic Stampede at Gaither High School. ...more

March 4, 2009

Tatiana Del Toro had something else to cry about. The emotional 28-year-old crooner from San Juan, Puerto Rico, was one of nine "American Idol" semifinalists sent packing Wednesday. ...more

February 19, 2009

The Miss Dade City's Kumquat Festival Pageant will be held Saturday in the auditorium of Pasco Middle School, 13925 14th St. ...more

January 15, 2009

Few events in our community are endearing in their quaint traditions as the Florida Strawberry Festival, and the crowning of its queen and court in a scholarship pageant is one of its high points. ...more

July 26, 2008

If there is strength in numbers, there is a good chance a Plant City contestant could be crowned the 2008 Miss Florida. ...more

June 28, 2008

It wasn't the Miss America Pageant April 26, but for 50 South Shore girls, it might as well have been. Donning gowns and sporting their finest 'dos, the contestants in the 2008 Ruskin Tomato Queen Pageant vied for crowns in six divisions: Little Angel, Little Darlin', Little Princess, Sweetheart, Starlet and Queen. Hosted by the Ruskin Junior Woman's Club, the event drew more than 300 people to the Ruskin Elks Club to support their favorites. ...more

May 2, 2008

Kylie Williams, Miss Florida, will be the mistress of ceremonies at tonight's Miss Pasco County Pageant, held in conjunction with the 61st annual Pasco County Fair. ...more

February 23, 2008

Just three years ago, newly crowned Miss America Kirsten Haglund says she was eating tiny portions of food and became so thin her concerned parents "dragged me to the doctor." ...more

January 29, 2008

Katie Sharer, who endeared herself to many as the 2004 Florida Strawberry Festival queen, has added another crown to her collection. ...more

January 23, 2008

PLANT CITY - The 2004 Florida Strawberry Festival queen has added another crown to her collection. ...more

January 16, 2008