A few weeks ago, Johanna Tschantre of Spring Hill requested an old-fashioned, Scottish-style oatmeal stuffing like her mother used to make. Reader Carol Reeves of Zephyrhills sent her favorite version. ...more

March 22, 2009

For the past seven years, the outdoor festival has meant fun for over 300,000 people and over $50,000 to help better a church, school and a community. ...more

February 27, 2009

As surely as winter takes another trip across the northern tier of America, the signs of spring already are blossoming in Florida. ...more

February 24, 2009

PLANT CITY A recent detour brought a very pleasant surprise to Jean Ann Davenport of Plant City. Her family was on the way home from a trip to North Carolina and decided at the last minute to take a detour to Savannah, Ga., to visit Paula Deen's restaurant. ...more

February 19, 2009

ABC News correspondent JuJu Chang is expected in Plant City Tuesday to prepare a report for "Good Morning America" about the Strawberry Festival, according to publicist Liz Harmon, who is promoting the upcoming event. ...more

February 12, 2009

More than 200 students from Tampa Bay area schools, including Plant City High, attended the Area Health Education Center at the University of South Florida on Access Day on Oct. 31. ...more

December 17, 2008

Don't create a school calendar for 2009-10 just yet. ...more

November 19, 2008

A watercolor depicts a young child blowing a dandelion into the wind, wishing for a life free of violence. ...more

August 31, 2008

The Youth Parade may be two weeks away, but Pat Pogue is already busy making plans to ensure its success. ...more

February 14, 2008

February is traditionally known as the month to celebrate love and romance on Valentine's Day and recognize some of the country's great presidents on Presidents' Day. In Florida fairs, festivals and other special events are annual rites during this month. The Highlands County Fair opened Friday and will continue through the 16th. There will be lots of entertainment, rides and – of course – fair food. ...more

February 10, 2008