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Though a surprising diagnosis changed Brianna Massey’s world two years ago, a generous family friend has agreed to make a sacrifice that will enable Massey to transition back to normalcy in just a few months. After a blood test when she was in high school, Massey, now 20, was told by doctors her kidneys had […]

At first, the United States Navy was about the only thing Barry and Ann Grahl had in common. Barry was enlisted. Ann was an officer. They weren’t suppose to fraternize with each other. Barry was a Christian. Ann was a non-believer. And it was a Bible study class that ultimately united them. Maybe it was […]

Holy Protection Orthodox Church, a congregation of about 70 parishioners in Dover, is set apart from other local churches not only in its denominational practices, but also in its efforts to offer a 12-step program for local people who want to overcome their addictions. Church leaders have worked to develop the program for about a […]

Kate O’Neill, a Plant City author originally from Chicago, has recently published an adult fiction novel that explores the history of her hometown and poses questions about what happens when two cultures collide. O’Neill did extensive research before writing the book, “Her Spirit Moon,” which is set in Chicago in the 1830s. “There wasn’t a […]

Though Michael Cameron was Plant City’s Citizen of the Year last year, his reputation as a prominent figure in the community will continue in 2015 as he serves as chairman of the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce. Cameron was instated at the annual Chairman’s Banquet Thursday, Jan. 29. “My whole attitude is, if I’m […]