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

On the north steps of Polk County's historic courthouse in Bartow, U.S. Rep. Adam Putnam officially announced today that he is running for Florida's commissioner of agriculture. ...more

February 18, 2009

U.S. Rep. Adam Putnam, who quickly rose to power in Congress after being elected as a 26-year-old, said Sunday he will run for Florida agriculture commissioner. ...more

February 2, 2009

U.S. Rep. Adam Putnam, who quickly rose to power in Congress after being elected as a 26-year-old, said Sunday that he will give up his seat and run for Florida agriculture commissioner. ...more

February 2, 2009

U.S. Rep. Adam Putnam says he will give up his seat in Congress to become a candidate for state agriculture commissioner. ...more

February 1, 2009

Tommy Ervin is a Florida native and veteran of the state parks system who hopes to finish his career in the land of the mermaids. ...more

January 14, 2009

He's the pride of Oklahoma, a humble, hard-working and incredibly accurate quarterback who has brought his Sooners to the brink of a national championship. ...more

January 4, 2009

Most people are thankful to have their parents and children in the same house for Thanksgiving, but one local family has a five-generation Turkey Day tradition that started in the 1950s and is still going strong. ...more

November 27, 2008

Whaley's Market, a South Tampa institution for nearly 75 years, will close Sunday. ...more

August 5, 2008

A sweet secret at a new bakery on Bloomingdale Avenue entices Stephan Scalera to travel there once a week from his home in Bradenton. ...more

June 4, 2008