An annual autumn rite has heads and steering wheels turning into the grassy lot at a local church, where piles of pumpkins and other fall fare will be on sale through October. ...more

October 9, 2008

Brooke McDonald was remembered Monday as an average fun-loving teenager with a "beautiful smile" that "lit up every room she walked into." ...more

October 7, 2008

The fall gardening season is getting into full swing. Need ideas? ...more

October 1, 2008

The minister who preached Thursday's funeral for Larry C. "Clay" Rimmer II said "we may never know why" he allegedly shot and killed his wife before killing himself,, but he called on mourners to find strength through God. ...more

September 4, 2008

A Polk teacher with Plant City roots who authorities say was killed by her husband before he took his own life was remembered Thursday as a devoted mother and dedicated educator. ...more

September 4, 2008

Ray Clark, who has been on the faculty of Plant City High School longer than any other teacher, retires Friday. ...more

August 28, 2008

The spotlight was on farming at an annual awards ceremony sponsored by an agriculture lender and the chamber of commerce. ...more

August 27, 2008

Noteworthy items from the Aug. 11 Plant City Commission meeting include: •Commissioners unanimously agreed to earmark $30,000 in the 2008-09 budget toward upkeep of the 1914 Plant City High School Community Center, 605 N. Collins St. Under terms of the agreement discussed only briefly, city staff and board members of the East Hillsborough Historical Society - the building's primary tenant - will meet to determine how the sum will be allocated. ...more

August 20, 2008

Longtime local photographer Gladys Jeffcoat has agreed to sell thousands of photos she took and acquired throughout the years to the Plant City Photo Archives. ...more

August 20, 2008

As the new fiscal year draws near, Plant City commissioners continue to ponder cuts and new fees to help make ends meet as a result of tax reform. ...more

August 6, 2008