Dave Smith - "The Man in Back" - who was scheduled to appear at the Mother's Day celebration tonight, May 9, at the Shops of Longleaf has canceled his appearance at 7:30 p.m. due to illness. Smith has played tributes to Johnny Cash's music for more than 40 years. ...more

May 9, 2009

Metropolitan Ministries, as part of its effort to curb homelessness, is reaching out to contemporary Christian music artist Amy Grant. ...more

May 6, 2009

Metropolitan Ministries, as part of its effort to curb homelessness, is reaching out to contemporary Christian music artist Amy Grant. ...more

May 6, 2009

Belk's Charity Sale on May 2 will again benefit local charities, nonprofit organizations and schools. ...more

April 26, 2009

The American Cancer Society has selected Taylor Dumke, Thomas E. Weightman Middle School student and cancer survivor, to serve as honorary chair for this year's Relay For Life of Wesley Chapel, which started Friday and continues today. ...more

April 25, 2009

Gibson Guitar is offering a $1,000 reward for the return of a 10-foot guitar sculpture missing in Orlando. ...more

April 24, 2009

Today is the last day for Cell Phone Recycling Week, a project started by the Environmental Protection Agency that brings together manufacturers and service providers. ...more

April 12, 2009

Wine buffs looking to treat their palates and help local art students have the chance at an event slated for April 18. ...more

April 11, 2009

Florida's attorney general is suing a company that makes a dog toy that looks like Michael Vick and is named after the suspended NFL star. ...more

April 9, 2009

The Girl Scouts of West Central Florida wrapped up their cookie program March 29. Proceeds support nearly 30,000 local Girl Scouts, helping to build girls of courage, confidence and character. ...more

April 8, 2009