A beauty contest became ugly when one contestant went to another's house and cut her face with a knife to disfigure her, said Lt. Keva Harris of the Haines City Police Department. ...more

October 26, 2007

The stabbing deaths of two local baby show pigs have captured the attention of one of the nation's largest animal protection organizations. ...more

October 26, 2007

PLANT CITY - The stabbing deaths of two local baby show pigs has captured the attention of one of the nation's largest animal protection organizations. The Humane Society of the United States announced today it is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in killing and mutilating Rebel and Dixie last weekend. ...more

October 25, 2007

Before your little goblins, ghouls and fairy princesses go out on their quests for Halloween treats, the Plant City Police Department urges parents and caregivers to use common sense and remember key safety tips. ...more

October 24, 2007

An act of animal cruelty has two 13-year-old sisters grieving the slaughter of their beloved show pigs. ...more

October 21, 2007

An act of animal cruelty has two 13-year-old sisters grieving the slaughter of their beloved show pigs. Lindsey and Leann Farkas went to feed the 6-to-8-week old pigs about 9:30 a.m. Saturday when they discovered someone had broken into their locked pen overnight and savagely killed the small animals. ...more

October 20, 2007

PLANT CITY - The city's calendar is filled with tradition, and few events are as popular as Walden Lake Elementary School's Eagle Extravaganza. For the first time in memory, the school's big blowout will be held in the fall — Oct. 26, to be precise. ...more

October 19, 2007

Police still are investigating a single-car crash that killed a 20-year-old man Saturday. ...more

October 9, 2007

DADE CITY - Police still are investigating a single-car crash that killed a 20-year-old local man Saturday. Alan Joseph Carter, of 36040 Elli Way, was driving west on Kent Bradley Street on Saturday afternoon when he failed to negotiate the turn onto Lynan Farms Drive, police have said. ...more

October 8, 2007

It's not quite the same as a 'bicycle built for two,' but couples are enjoying motorcycling together these days. Many of the bikers at Saturday night's Plant City Bike Fest were married. ...more

October 7, 2007