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While vacationing on Pine Island the first full week of August, my spouse and I had a somewhat unexpected experience. We watched as a tropical disturbance in the Gulf of…
Bernadette T. MacMillan Bernadette Teresa MacMillan, 80 years old, passed away peacefully at her home on Aug. 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family and her very much loved cat,…
By FRANCIS FEDOR The Stingrays defeated district rival Newsome 17-14 at home in the Tank on Friday, Sept. 13, to win back-to-back games for the first time this season. Sumner…
By LINDA CHION KENNEY School threats are no joke is the message Sheriff Chad Chronister and HC School Superintendent Van Ayres have been hitting hard, including with a public service…
By FRANCIS FEDOR The South Florida Bulls opened their season with a big 48-3 win over Bethune-Cookman at Raymond James Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 31. The Bulls returned to the…
By LOIS KINDLE When Alejandra Pacheco left Venezuela in 2017 to escape political persecution and economic hardship, she immigrated to the Tampa Bay area. At the time she had no…
By LOIS KINDLE If you’ve never been to a sneaker ball, you’re missing out on the chance to dress up for a fun evening of dining, music and dancing, while…
Charles Joseph Schindler Charles Schindler, 88, of Glen Mills, PA, previously of Sun City Center, FL, joined his recently deceased wife, Carol, of 65 years, in Heaven on Saturday, Aug.…
By LINDA CHION KENNEY Fifty-three people lobbied collectively for six candidates before Hillsborough school board members voted 4-3 to name the upcoming high school in Wimauma for Aquilla Jackson Morgan,…