His family grew up "as poor as Job's Christmas turkey," said Jim Rahenkamp, the youngest of seven octogenarian siblings living in Avon Park. ...more

March 12, 2009

In 1875, five miles east of Wimauma, 25 people signed their names to a charter, and Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church was born. Today, 12 committed members maintain a timeless and vital ministry and the historical pioneer family cemetery. ...more

March 11, 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

The healing is well under way at St. James United Methodist Church. ...more

January 14, 2009

TAMPA PALMS - The healing is well under way at St. James United Methodist Church. ...more

January 13, 2009

Faith Baptist Church To Host Gregor Breier In Concert Sunday Faith Baptist Church will host world-class concert pianist Gregor Breier at 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, at the church located at 175 Springtime St., Spring Hill. Everyone is invited. For more information, call the church at 352-686-5060. ...more

November 8, 2008

One local church's reader board sign has been particularly eye-catching for the past three weeks. It says "New pastor - Same Savior." ...more

September 13, 2008

Steve Ezra believes in the healing power of God's grace. As the newly appointed pastor at St. James United Methodist Church, he leads a congregation whose previous pastor, Brian James, stepped down after revealing his addiction to online pornography. ...more

August 13, 2008

How can a pastor who only has lived here for 20 months help a church to renew and grow? ...more

June 7, 2008

SEBRING — Ed Graff feels a great sense of serenity after walking through the labyrinth prayer garden at Atonement Lutheran Church. "You walk through the maze and pray as you go, and it's a very moving experience," Graff said. "Your problems just seem to melt away in there." A few weeks ago the prayer garden was an idea on a sheet of paper and now it is nearly finished and awaiting dedication. ...more

May 12, 2008