If it feels like a Twinkie, smells like a Twinkie and tastes like a Twinkie, but has fewer calories, is it really a Twinkie? ...more

November 3, 2008

PLANT CITY For the majority of students and staff at Hillsborough Community College's Plant City campus, wake-up assistance and snacks have usually popped out of a vending machine. ...more

October 18, 2008

When most people think of Christmas morning they think of opening presents with friends and family. Troops overseas don't have that luxury, which is why Bob Williams of Support Our Troops is working so hard to send 40,000 1-gallon bags full of goodies to the troops. ...more

October 18, 2008

PepsiCo will eliminate 40 jobs at Tropicana in Bradenton as part of an overall restructuring plan, in which it will eliminate a total of 3,300 positions globally and shutter six plants. ...more

October 14, 2008

Seasoned authors as well as those who have always dreamed of a writing career can get pointers from local published authors at the first Hillsborough Inspirational Writers' Retreat from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 4 at Cross Creek Ranch, 12950 E. Wheeler Road, Dover. ...more

September 24, 2008

SARASOTA - Police found a 2-year-old boy wandering alone this morning along U.S. 41 and are investigating how the child escaped from his home. ...more

September 11, 2008

About 100,000 people shirked the sweltering heat Thursday to take part in one of Brandon's favorite annual traditions, the Fourth of July Parade. The 90 entries included Scout troops, politicians, veterans' and military groups and dancers of many genres. ...more

July 12, 2008

For those too eager to wait for Friday's planned opening of Premiere Cinema 8 at Lake Walden Square shopping center, a sneak-preview charity benefit will offer a choice of films, plus snacks. ...more

June 23, 2008

and their customers - are in a difficult spot. Skyrocketing fuel prices are forcing cost cuts elsewhere, so airlines are grounding planes, trimming jobs, and nickel-and-diming passengers for everything from snacks to checked bags. ...more

June 13, 2008

Volunteers – including Sheriff Richard Nugent - will spend 24 hours or longer in the dog kennel to raise money and awareness for the Humane Society of the Nature Coast. ...more

February 15, 2008