When Melissa McGhee had surgery 16 months ago, the former "American Idol" finalist feared that she would lose her distinctive "smoky" voice. ...more

February 4, 2008

The Plant City Garden Club beautification award for December goes to Jewell and Bill Henson of 2706 Aston Ave. The tall pines and the live oaks in the front yard have been there for many years, but the Hensons have added a lot more landscaping in the 10 years they have lived at the home. ...more

January 28, 2008

Commissioner Robert Brown, who made headlines in 2007 when he publicly apologized to his wife, Wendy, for an extramarital affair, has decided not to seek re-election. ...more

January 17, 2008

John McCaughey was a man with a thousand ways to make his point and 1,000 friends who gained a great deal by knowing him. ...more

January 16, 2008

TRINITY – Mitchell High School girl's basketball coach Stephanie Koslin has an extra team member on board to watch over this season. ...more

January 16, 2008

For the last month, watching college basketball on cable network ESPN has been about as exciting as watching paint dry. ...more

January 15, 2008

Tony Crouse tries not to learn too much about the people he helps on the job. He doesn't ask about families or hobbies or aspirations. A professional distance helps the Polk County deputy fire chief leave the job behind each night. ...more

January 11, 2008

PLANT CITY – There will be a service Feb. 2 in memory of John McCaughey, a former legislative aide and college administrator. ...more

January 10, 2008

As expected, Chris Kingsley on Wednesday was unanimously appointed chairman of the county commission for 2008. ...more

January 10, 2008

Named County Commission chairman for 2008. ...more

January 9, 2008