Due to an overwhelming response from the public, The Suncoast News is extending its Halloween photo contest until Nov. 7. ...more

October 31, 2007

The Brandon News & Tribune is having a Halloween photo and drawing contest with an IPOD nano up for grabs. Do you have a favorite photo from a past Halloween or do you have your costume ready for this year? How about your pet? Do they have a costume? ...more

October 18, 2007

Highlands County Habitat for Humanity has built over 100 homes serving 360 people in our community. Started in 1990, Highlands County now ranks in the top 10 percent of all Habitat affiliates in the nation. ...more

October 16, 2007

EDITOR'S NOTE: This occasional series spotlights the heads of local charities and civic organizations. This week's column features Linda Lawson, executive director of United Food Bank & Services of Plant City, 712 E. Alsobrook St. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday and 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday. The phone number is (813) 764-0625. ...more

October 1, 2007

The cherished dinner hour void of telemarketers could vanish next year for millions of people when phone numbers begin dropping off the national Do Not Call list. ...more

September 22, 2007

Charles Gillstrap of Plant City was charged with two counts of possession of child pornography after an Internet chat with a detective. ...more

September 13, 2007