Publix Super Markets has acquired more than half of the Albertsons stores in Florida, including 21 in the Tampa Bay area. ...more

June 10, 2008

PLANT CITY Albertsons plans to lay off 121 employees in August at its Plant City distribution center. ...more

June 9, 2008

I don't own a dog, but I've listened to all the stories that dog owners tell. The kids plead for a puppy, go wild when it arrives, and after a while, they discover the mutt only eats and sleeps, leaving them with the job of cleaning up after it. ...more

June 7, 2008

Items of interest from the May 27 Plant City Commission meeting include: ...more

June 4, 2008

City officials say they had no choice but to cancel the annual Independence Day celebration - including fireworks - at Plant City Stadium. ...more

June 4, 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

Commissioner Robert Brown received a plaque and glowing tributes from colleagues during Monday's commission meeting, the last of his three-year term. ...more

May 29, 2008

The city has decided to close down its struggling bus system. City Manager David Sollenberger said he is terminating Strawberry Express at the end of next month at an annual savings of $182,500. ...more

May 28, 2008

The Margarita Ball, an annual fundraiser for the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce, will be from 7 p.m. to midnight May 17. Mayor Rick Lott and his wife, Di, will host the event at their home, 3200 Polo Place. ...more

May 10, 2008

Studying financial trends April 28 in preparation for upcoming budget workshops, Plant City commissioners indicated spending cutbacks will be necessary. ...more

May 7, 2008