She spent eight years nourishing the needs of others as executive director of United Food Bank & Services of Plant City, but Linda Lawson said the charitable work also has enriched her spirit. ...more

November 26, 2007

PLANT CITY - Here's your chance to do your part to make the holidays brighter and help a sick child. For $15 and up, you can buy a light for the community Christmas tree in McCall Park at Collins and Drane streets. The money goes to the South Florida Baptist Hospital pediatrics department. ...more

November 15, 2007

If Lucille Crum could give a lesson in longevity it would be to play lots of golf, never smoke or drink, live a good clean life and avoid extremely cold weather. ...more

November 10, 2007

PLANT CITY - A 13-month-old boy remained hospitalized today in Tampa after nearly drowning in his grandparents' pool Sunday afternoon, police said. ...more

November 5, 2007

The First Baptist Church of Plant City, in conjunction with South Florida Baptist Hospital Parish Nurse Services, will host a health fair from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 11. ...more

November 3, 2007

It's the gift shop that gives back. Since 1971, hundreds of auxiliary volunteers in the South Florida Baptist Hospital have spent hundreds of thousands of hours of service running Gifts Etc., the hospital's gift shop. ...more

October 31, 2007

Charles Briggs will be the guest speaker at next week's meeting of the Plant City Woman's Club. ...more

October 6, 2007

EVENTS WALK: Florida Hospital Zephyrhills is sponsoring the free Sisters Stroll for a Cure breast cancer walk from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 14 at the hospital. Donations are welcome, and proceeds will be given to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Experts will be available to answer breast cancer questions. Call (813) 715-6625. ...more

October 4, 2007

FAIRS & FESTS Today 'Get Downtown'; enjoy live music and a festive street party; 5:30 to 10 p.m. today; free; Central Avenue between Second and Third streets, St. Petersburg; (727) 393-3597 ...more

October 3, 2007

A 23-year-old Plant City man is shot and critically wounded in an apparent drive-by shooting at Interstate 4 and Thonotosassa Road. ...more

September 29, 2007