Challenger K-8 students won't be going on a pricey, five-day tour of Washington D.C. this May - at least not under the purview of the school district. ...more

February 5, 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

Cheryll Arnold said this winter has been "pretty cold" in Mountain City, Tenn., and she is ready for a change. ...more

February 4, 2009

Highlands County Quilt Guild members have cut, ironed and stitched tirelessly to prepare for its Festival of Quilts to be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20 and Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Bert J. Harris Agricultural Center in Sebring. ...more

February 3, 2009

The 12th edition of the Taste of Palm Harbor has fallen victim to the unsettled economic climate. The 2009 edition of the food festival showcasing area restaurants has been canceled, according to the Palm Harbor Junior Women's Club, the event's organizer. This year's Taste of Palm Harbor was slated for Sunday, Feb. 22. ...more

January 27, 2009

School administrators and the district's professional and technical staff will likely receive a modest cost of living raise this year. ...more

January 21, 2009

Three Florida business leaders have offered job creation proposals to the state Senate Select Committee on Florida's Economy. ...more

January 15, 2009

Consumer safety authorities want to get the lead out of products for children, but some West Pasco shopkeepers are concerned a draconian new law could force them out of business. Carol Vaporis, owner of the Duck Duck Goose Consignment store, near S.R. 54 and Seven Springs Boulevard, is among those protesting unintended consequences of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act going into effect Feb. 10. ...more

January 14, 2009

The Hillsborough County Republican Party's executive board named Joshua Burgin its party administrator today. ...more

January 8, 2009

Plant High School students, parents and alumni are scrambling to raise money to renovate the campus' crumbling courtyard. ...more

January 7, 2009