Changes put in place for Plant City parade

Parade organizers tweak the parade rules, vowing to avoid any repeats of last year's tragedy.

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Fitness club raising donations for homeless children
People who are interested in helping can drop off the following items at any Lifestyle Family Fitness location before the winter break for school.

Haines City mayor asks city manager to resign
The request comes in the wake of a police scandal that forced the department's top two leaders out of office.

Lakeland church prepares for annual charitable giveaway
A Polk County church has been gathering donations for months, and this weekend they are giving it all away to families in need.

Need help? Have money to give? List of area charities
Bay News 9 has compiled a list of charitable organizations in our seven-county area.

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