by James Coulter Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? SpongeBob SquarePants! And who voices that happy-go-lucky sponge? Tom Kenny. The famous cartoon sponge's voice actor made a special guest appearance at this year's Central Florida Comic Con (CFCC), hosted last weekend at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland.…
by James Coulter Haines City residents of all ages and backgrounds came together last Saturday to celebrate a man who dreamed that all Americans would one day be able to do the same in racial harmony. Cars, floats, marching bands, and dance troupes marched through the streets of Downtown Haines…
by James Coulter After spending more than four months in the hospital fighting cancer, 7-year-old Luke Shaver received a warm welcome back home with a parade in his hometown of Fort Meade. On Thursday evening, Luke and his family participated in a homecoming procession accompanied by motorcyclists, fire engines, and…
by James Coulter When Lisa Taylor learned from a client about a local organization donating automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to local establishments, she decided her venue could benefit from having one. As the manager of Red Barn Events in Plant City, Taylor hosts various events at her venue, including parties,…
by James Coulter JoAnne Alette, 18, attends Ridge Community High School in Haines City. When she and her fellow students were invited to a scholarship brunch Thursday morning, she only expected to have a good meal and be recognized for her academic achievements. What she did not expect was to…