To begin with, if this sounds like an obituary, I apologize. That's not my intent. It's just that sometimes there's a bit of sadness when change comes after years of good times. ...more

July 13, 2008

Her dream job turned out to be a scam. And she isn't the only one being duped. ...more

June 27, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY -- West Pasco Habitat for Humanity will recruit more volunteers this Saturday to its mission of helping build homes for lower-income residents who otherwise couldn't afford them. ...more

June 18, 2008

A 45-year-old Port Richey man was arrested Tuesday, accused of a hit-and-run accident that sent an 11-year-old girl to a hospital. ...more

June 5, 2008

TAMPA - For those itching to match their skills and nerve against the state's iconic reptile, the chance to get a license for the state's annual alligator hunt arrives at 10 a.m. ...more

June 3, 2008

CALLING ALL GRADUATES With graduation approaching, the Brandon News & Tribune wants to offer high school seniors the opportunity to express themselves in print. ...more

May 31, 2008

Address Of Business: 2314 U.S. 27 N., Sebring Telephone Number: 385-8222 Office Hours: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m, Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday Who owns the business: Duarte and Lynne Viana Why did you start your business: We have been in business three years and working in Highlands County for 1 1/2 years. We opened a showroom to accomodate our customers' requests. We have kitchen and table displays of granite, including 60 slab selections. Is there anything unique about your business that makes it different from the competition? We are always within reach for the customers and give out our direct line and can answer questions immediately. What do you like about your business? We like the fact that we are family owned and operated as well as the joy our product gives to people is never ending. ...more

May 10, 2008

PLANT CITY - Telephone service at city hall remained crippled today, the second day of an outage halting calls to and from the downtown building. ...more

May 2, 2008

TAMPA The owner of a restaurant on South Westshore Boulevard was arrested Tuesday, accused by the Florida Department of Revenue of collecting more than $83,000 in sales tax from customers but failing to send it in to the state, investigators said. ...more

February 21, 2008

First Presbyterian Church of Plant City, 404 W. Reynolds St., is selling reserved seating in front of the church, which is along the parade route. Seats cost $4 each and must be paid for in advance at the church office, 407 W. Mahoney St. The church sets up two rows of seats, church member Lu Haskett said. ...more

February 19, 2008