County commissioners on Tuesday set a tentative tax rate of $5.43 per $1,000 of property valuation for the 2008-09 fiscal year, the same rate homeowners paid this year. ...more

July 24, 2008

County commissioners on Tuesday set a tentative tax rate of $5.43 per $1,000 of property valuation for the upcoming 2008-09 fiscal year – the same rate homeowners paid this year. Property owners will, however, save an estimated $115 each in the coming year, however, thanks to statewide property tax reform, a slow economy and a trimmed down budget of $980 million. Homeowners in August will receive notices from the property appraiser showing their estimated taxes for the coming year. Those in the county's fire and rescue taxing district also must pay 99.6 cents per $1,000 as well as school taxes, water district and mosquito control district fees and other assessments. Those in municipalities pay local taxes. ...more

July 23, 2008

Had everything gone as planned, the developers of Trinity Town Center would be preparing to open the final handful of buildings at the upscale shopping complex. ...more

July 20, 2008

With its festive atmosphere and family-friendly restaurant, San Ann Liquors & Lounge has long been a nighttime destination for locals. ...more

July 12, 2008

SAN ANTONIO With its festive atmosphere and family-friendly restaurant, San Ann Liquors & Lounge has long been a nighttime destination for locals. ...more

July 10, 2008

Blaming a slow economy, officials in Plant City had to cancel the town's popular July 4 celebration this year, including a fireworks display. ...more

June 29, 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

PLANT CITY Plant City Stadium will be quiet this Independence Day. The community's annual Fourth of July celebration at the stadium has been canceled as a slow economy takes its toll on the businesses and civic groups that pay for the annual display. ...more

May 22, 2008