Thomas Bunton, who belongs to Boy Scout Troop 482, has chosen a timely subject for his Eagle Scout project. ...more

November 9, 2009

Marge is about to do something Homer might not approve of. ...more

October 9, 2009

Farmers will take a bow 7:30 a.m. Aug. 12 at Plant City's annual Salute to Agriculture breakfast. ...more

July 27, 2009

Australian actor Hugh Jackman proved he can do more than just fill out a tux. His charm, style and sense of humor were on display when he opened the telecast with a comical song and dance tribute to the "best picture" nominees. He had less success with a forgettable salute to the comeback of musicals. But for most of the Oscars, the 40-year-old Broadway and film star steered a smooth course. ...more

February 23, 2009

Conan O'Brien said he doesn't want to shave the edges off his comedy when he steps in as "Tonight Show" host and doesn't see the need for it. ...more

January 18, 2009

Running for U.S. president is a lot like auditioning for a role, and the country is about to cast someone to play it for the next four years. ...more

October 9, 2008

Actor/director Kevin Costner and his band 'Modern West' have recorded a song, "It's All Up to You," as a salute to the 2008 American League East Division Champion Tampa Bay Rays. ...more

October 1, 2008

PLANT CITY In The Field has been selected 2008 Agri-Business of the Year. Karen Berry, a lifelong resident, started the monthly agriculture magazine in November 2004 to give a voice to the farming community. ...more

June 30, 2008

By any measure, Florida Gov. Charlie Christ's announcement to buy out U.S. Sugar to protect the Everglades is incredible. When has a governor anywhere offered a billion-dollar buyout for environmental purposes? While we praise his courage, and admire any Florida politician who sees and remedies faulty policy that's gone on for decades, we worry about the human toll this will take. ...more

June 25, 2008

Make no mistake about it. Lupe Fiasco is good. So good you'll wonder why Kanye gets all the press. So good you'll wonder why 2006's "Food & Liquor" didn't create a bigger sensation. So good you'll forgive him pronouncing "passport" as "pass-purt" for the sake of a rhyme. ...more

January 3, 2008