Spectators at the Florida Strawberry Festival queen pageant may have thought they were seeing double. ...more

February 7, 2008

A 19-year-old Southeastern University freshman was crowned Florida Strawberry Festival queen Saturday, besting a field of 25 candidates for the title. ...more

February 3, 2008

A 19-year-old Southeastern University freshman was crowned Florida Strawberry Festival queen this evening. ...more

February 2, 2008

Commissioner Robert Brown, who made headlines in 2007 when he publicly apologized to his wife, Wendy, for an extramarital affair, has decided not to seek re-election. ...more

January 17, 2008

GO FISHING is a daily look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Mel Berman. ...more

January 12, 2008

People who live and drive in neighborhoods near Lake Grady are likely to see a whole lot of digging going on near roadways as Verizon prepares to extend fiber-optic cable services to the community. ...more

December 20, 2007

Eager to find new sources of money in the wake of property tax reforms, commissioners narrowly approved a resolution that gives the city the option to charge annual assessments to pay for fire service. ...more

December 19, 2007

Commissioners have taken another step toward banning total nudity and lap dances in sexually-oriented businesses. ...more

December 1, 2007

PLANT CITY - City commissioners have taken another step toward banning total nudity and lap dances at sexually-oriented businesses. ...more

November 28, 2007

Commissioners are considering a new incentive program for residential homebuilders to help energize a stagnant housing market. ...more

October 17, 2007