Since when is talking about hope good enough to win any kind of an award, let alone a Nobel Peace Prize? ...more

October 13, 2009

Jonathan Freeman makes his first trip to Washington, D.C., next week. That's exciting for any 14-year-old. But this trip has a purpose besides sightseeing. ...more

February 21, 2009

Mystery and suspense built Saturday night at the Nokia Theater in Times Square until 8:54 p.m., when Oklahoma University sophomore quarterback Sam Bradford joined college football's most exclusive men's club. ...more

December 14, 2008

As a winner of the Heisman Trophy, QB Tim Tebow has a vote in this year's vote for the prestigious award. ...more

October 22, 2008

The winner of the Greater Temple Terrace Chamber of Commerce's 2008 Citizen of the Year award found it "pretty shocking" just to be nominated, let alone be among the annual contest's three finalists. ...more

August 27, 2008

The winner of the Greater Temple Terrace Chamber of Commerce's 2008 Citizen of the Year award found it "pretty shocking" just to be nominated, let alone be among the annual contest's three finalists. Michael Cichon, a Temple Terrace physician who specializes in internal medicine and infectious diseases, found himself even more flabbergasted when he heard his name announced as winner of the chamber's most prestigious award during its 45th annual installation and awards dinner Thursday evening at the Museum of Science & Industry. ...more

August 22, 2008

Although diverse in their areas of interests and expertise, the three finalists for the Greater Temple Terrace Chamber of Commerce's 2008 Citizen of the Year share a common bond: They all do good deeds in their community. ...more

August 20, 2008

PLANT CITY Patsy Brooks, the longtime general manager of the Florida Strawberry Festival, retired Monday. ...more

June 6, 2008

PLANT CITY Patsy Brooks, the longtime general manager of the Florida Strawberry Festival, retired Monday. Brooks' festival career began 33 years ago as a secretary - one of only two full-time employees at the time. Two years later, she was promoted to assistant manager, a job she held for 18 years. She occupied the top slot for the past 13 years. ...more

June 6, 2008

It's hard to keep a secret in this town, but somehow they pulled it off. ...more

February 25, 2008