Twelve Fred Wild Elementary students had been taken out of school early by their parents by 1:20 p.m. on Wednesday. ...more

February 19, 2009

The grandmother of slain Orlando toddler Caylee Anthony says the child's life didn't end "without a purpose." ...more

February 8, 2009

Dear Abby: I'm a fiercely independent and headstrong woman. I have recently begun dating my childhood sweetheart, "Jess," again after 20 years. Jess is traditional and would prefer I surrender my independence and allow him to take the "man's" role. We are trying to compromise, but now another issue has come up. ...more

February 8, 2009

PLANT CITY It's a busy time for one of the city's oldest churches. Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church is observing its founding with special services, not to mention its plans to host a big gospel music extravaganza. It adds up to a celebration that continues over two weekends. The ceremonies to mark its founding include a service at 4 p.m. Feb. 15 featuring J.L. Downing of New Jerusalem M. B. Church of Lakeland. ...more

February 4, 2009

The Exchange Club meets at noon every Monday on Harbour Island. ...more

February 3, 2009

Does the world really need another cookbook? Benita Long thought so. At least that the religious retail market did. ...more

January 31, 2009

The grandfather of a slain Florida toddler was taken to a hospital early Friday morning after he was reported missing and sparked concerns that he might be suicidal. ...more

January 24, 2009

More than two pounds of cocaine were seized Wednesday when deputies served a search warrant at 13347 LaCasita Ave., an affidavit states. ...more

January 16, 2009

I saw the woman wheeling her little boy through the toy store just before the holidays. The store was jammed and he was a small blond chatterbox as she quickly pushed her cart with plan and purpose. ...more

January 14, 2009

Michael Guess woke his wife early Thursday morning and told her she had 30 minutes to get everyone out of the house or he would kill them, Pasco deputies say. ...more

January 10, 2009