The news release, written by Billy Turner himself, was only six paragraphs. That hardly seemed adequate to encapsulate a half-century of accomplishments, a half-century of memories. But the first sentence was perfect. It has been a great life! ...more

March 6, 2009

Robin Williams' publicist says the comedian needs heart surgery and must cancel the remainder of his one-man show, "Weapons of Self-Destruction." ...more

March 5, 2009

The memory of how a former prime minister of Lebanon, Rafik Hariri, died appears to have sobered those seeking to prosecute his assassins. ...more

March 2, 2009

Bruce Rodwell, a retired produce buyer who came here to establish a strawberry operation - and never left - is Plant City's Outstanding Citizen of the Year. ...more

February 25, 2009

Springstead enters tonight's regional quarterfinal against Poinciana at 27-0 and ranked ninth in the state, yet outsiders are leery of how far the Eagles can advance. ...more

February 19, 2009

Bruce Rodwell, a 72-year-old retiree whose volunteer work keeps him busier than when he was owner-operator of a local produce business, was named today as Plant City's Outstanding Citizen of the Year. ...more

February 18, 2009

Patriotic values and wholesome entertainment have always been key to the Florida Strawberry Festival. Old Glory waves as proudly as ever over the festival, with the added glow of this year's theme: "Hometown Salute to America." ...more

February 17, 2009

Every fair in the country has rides, food and colorful characters. But the Florida Strawberry Festival remains unique. Its daily slate of top-notch concerts is a big draw that few of its counterparts can match. The Plant City locale makes it convenient to everyone in Central Florida. ...more

February 17, 2009

In the past three decades, data from the Cremation Association of North America show the number of cremations has more than tripled in this country. ...more

February 11, 2009

Whitney Houston Makes Triumphant Comeback At Party ...more

February 8, 2009