Ross Anderson, a resource teacher at Van Buren Middle and Steinbrenner High, was honored recently during the National Black Caucus of State Legislators' 33rd annual legislative conference. ...more

December 30, 2009

A mix of military, family, friends and patriotic motorcycle riders gathered at Plant City's First Baptist Church on Saturday to honor and mourn the loss of Army Spc. Eric Lembke, who was killed in Afghanistan by a roadside bomb Oct. 23. ...more

November 8, 2009

Thousands of children are expected to squeal with delight during the Victorious Life Church Easter outreach, featuring egg hunts, food and more. The church is planning to reach about 6,500 children through its four-part effort. ...more

April 1, 2009

As people across the country prepare to stand up to Washington, D.C., with a modern version of the Boston Tea Party, sans the costumes and violence, some Wesley Chapel residents are set to take part. ...more

March 29, 2009

As people across the country prepare to stand up to Washington, D.C., with a modern version of the Boston Tea Party, sans the costumes and violence, some Wesley Chapel residents are set to take part. ...more

March 25, 2009

If Wiregrass Ranch High students needed any extra incentive to work hard on last week's FCAT, the aroma of hamburgers sizzling on an outdoor grill may have done the trick. ...more

March 15, 2009

An investigator with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission met today with the family of Corey Smith, one of four men who went out on a fishing trip last week that ended with a boat capsized and Smith and two other men missing. ...more

March 6, 2009

The longtime pastor of the city's largest church has announced his retirement. The Rev. Ron Churchill will deliver his last sermon at First Baptist Church of Plant City on Easter. ...more

March 4, 2009

Times are tough for many individuals and families, and as prices for seemingly everything rise, meeting the monthly budget is getting tougher by the day. ...more

February 17, 2009

PLANT CITY It's a busy time for one of the city's oldest churches. Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church is observing its founding with special services, not to mention its plans to host a big gospel music extravaganza. It adds up to a celebration that continues over two weekends. The ceremonies to mark its founding include a service at 4 p.m. Feb. 15 featuring J.L. Downing of New Jerusalem M. B. Church of Lakeland. ...more

February 4, 2009