Dottie loves bubble baths in the pool. Dr. Marks and Susie always give her a cookie. She is such a happy dog that she even wags her tail while she’s sleeping. Turkey Creek Animal Hospital and Animal Wellness Center have partnered to present a weekly Cutest Critter Contest. Entering is simple: Just submit a high-resolution photo […]
Continue ReadingA Pilot’s Prayer
Have you ever sent a message out for help? It may have been a phone call, a text or even the prayer chain email. Why do we do this? It is because of the inner need to have someone know where we are in our time of need. As I prepare for the month we […]
Continue ReadingLocal church helps students graduate
By Arden White | Staff Intern Bethel Missionary Baptist Church will be having an education expo Saturday, Nov. 14, to help teach parents and students about what students need to graduate from high school. “I think that parents really need to come and be involved in such an important aspect of their child’s life,” Keith […]
Continue ReadingBoy celebrates birthday
Harper Oyola, the son of Javier and Lindsey Oyola, celebrated his first birthday Monday, Nov. 2. He is a sweet and happy boy who enjoys going on adventures and playing with his dog, Ella. He will be enjoying a sock monkey-themed birthday bash with friends and relatives Saturday, Nov. 7.
Continue ReadingWin car show tickets
Fall Florida AutoFest is offering a free family four-pack of tickets to its show Thursday, Nov. 12, to Sunday, Nov. 15, at the Sun n’ Fun complex, 4175 Medulla Road, Lakeland. All you need to do is submit a photograph you took of car, whether its a classic icon or a modern motor. Send photographs […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Donald Rainard
Donald Rainard took this picture of a rainbow over the United Methodist Church steeple. After all the rainy days, it’s nice to get a rainbow. Donald wins a free car wash from Octopus Car Wash. He can claim the wash with an ID at Octopus Car Wash, 1503 S. Collins St. Do you have […]
Continue ReadingFrom Madison Middle School to Rome
In 1961, at Madison Middle School in Tampa, I had the opportunity to begin studying a dead language, Latin, from a great teacher named Mrs. Clements. Although I went through three years of Latin, it took 54 years to realize what those early Latin courses did for me. On Sept. 25, I boarded the MSC […]
Continue ReadingCutest Critter: Marvel
Marvel is 6-month-old silky terrier. She is lovable, playful and always knows how to make her family laugh, except when they are trying to get ready for work. She steals their socks to hide them. But they can’t help but love her. Turkey Creek Animal Hospital and Animal Wellness Center have partnered to present a weekly […]
Continue ReadingPlant City man dead after vehicle backs into him
A Plant City man died after a vehicle backed into him Wednesday, Nov. 4. Gregory B. Johnson Sr., 63, was traveling east on East Park Road. He stopped his vehicle to help another motorist, Juan Oquendo, 70, of Plant City, load some items into Oquendo’s 2007 Chrysler minivan. The items had fallen from another vehicle onto the roadway. Oquendo backed […]
Continue ReadingLetter to the Editor: Police Lives Matter
Dear Editor, I was pleased to read a positive article about our law enforcement people. Some forget they put their lives on the road daily. They are there to protect the innocent citizens. It is a shame that they are accused of misdeeds when arresting criminals. I come from a law enforcement family — three brothers and […]
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