After a one-month stint playing in the minors, LW Ryan Craig returned to the Lightning after he cleared re-entry waivers Thursday. ...more

November 6, 2009

Florida Republicans are hoping to use the health care debate as a rallying cry to win voters in the next election. ...more

August 22, 2009

Items of interest from the March 23 Plant City Commission meeting include: A public hearing on proposed amendments to the city's comprehensive plan attracted several residents concerned about one of the 19 proposed changes. ...more

April 1, 2009

The elimination of Boys and Girls Club activities at one of two local facilities has city commissioners concerned about the resulting void in local youth programs. ...more

April 1, 2009

Virginia Helper, whose 35-year career with the city culminated with her becoming the first black city clerk, has announced she will retire. ...more

February 18, 2009

City Commissioner Bill Dodson, Plant City's longtime representative on the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, has been named chairman of the 40-member association of local governments. ...more

November 19, 2008

The Plant City Christmas Parade will remain a Friday night tradition. ...more

October 22, 2008

A land swap to preserve municipal recreational facilities adjacent to Hillsborough Community College is probably impossible, Plant City commissioners learned at their June 23 meeting. ...more

July 2, 2008

Sensible annexation and attracting industries that pay decent wages are keys to the city's continued success, Plant City commissioners agreed during a workshop to update their vision statement. ...more

June 18, 2008

Mike Sparkman returned to office Monday night, sworn in to fill the Plant City Commission seat he last held in 2005. ...more

June 14, 2008