Passing the gavel is not good enough. At the Oct. 14 meeting of the Spring Hill Fire Rescue District, Chairman Leo Jacobs tried a dismal effort to pass the gavel to other members of the commission. ...more

October 29, 2009

Over the objections of about a dozen residents, planning and zoning commissioners Monday voted 4-1 to approve a mental health and drug addiction treatment facility for men. ...more

December 9, 2008

Over the objections of about a dozen residents, planning and zoning commissioners Monday voted 4-1 to approve a mental health and drug addiction treatment facility for men. ...more

December 9, 2008

Former city Commissioner Robert P. Brown was remembered last week by friends, family and colleagues as a leader who had a lifetime of community service. ...more

October 22, 2008

Here are some of the condolences on TBO.com to the family of former city Commissioner Robert Brown, who died Oct. 12 after a battle with cancer. To view the entire guest book, go to Plantcity.tbo.com. ...more

October 22, 2008

PLANT CITY About 200 friends and family members said goodbye Thursday to former City Commissioner Robert Brown at a memorial service at his church. ...more

October 13, 2008

Planning and zoning commissioners Monday voted 4-1 to approve a special exception use permit for a 275-unit, four-story assisted living facility on the west side of Grove Road, off State Road 50. ...more

June 10, 2008

P&Z approves despite staffers objections. ...more

June 9, 2008

When county officials gathered last month to celebrate the reopening of Bayport Park, Commissioner Diane Rowden said she felt compelled to mention the lush sod. ...more

June 5, 2008

The city bus system that has struggled to attract customers since it was launched with a federal grant eight years ago will terminate service at the end of the month. ...more

June 4, 2008