A Plant City Fire Rescue captain who violated protocol but may have saved a choking boy's life has been named the city's 2009 Firefighter of the Year. Fire Chief George Shiley said Capt. Stacy Stearns' honor was based on the nomination of his peers and a review committee's selection. ...more

November 30, 2009

The last remnants of one of the city's oldest businesses are going to fade into history. The city has awarded a contract to D.H. Griffin Wrecking Co. to tear down the remaining buildings and other structures at the former Stock Building Supply at 510 and 511 S. Collins St. Griffin Wrecking will pay the city $500, in exchange for the right to salvage materials from the site. ...more

November 26, 2009

The city is studying the possibility of adding fluoride to its water supply to help fight tooth decay. ...more

November 25, 2009

The city is applying for more than $5 million in state and federal help with local road, sidewalk and drainage projects. ...more

November 11, 2009

The elimination of Boys and Girls Club activities at one of two local facilities has city commissioners concerned about the resulting void in local youth programs. ...more

April 1, 2009

The following are items of interest from the March 9 Plant City Commission meeting: ...more

March 18, 2009

PLANT CITY Commissioners recently adopted a nuisance abatement ordinance tightening regulations regarding swimming pools. ...more

March 16, 2009

PLANT CITY code enforcement action against two abandoned gasoline stations is proceeding, City Manager David Sollenberger said Monday. ...more

March 12, 2009

The downtown post office, a fixture since 1935, could close under a planned consolidation of facilities to cut costs, according to the U.S. Postal Service. ...more

March 4, 2009

Among items of interest from the Feb. 23 Plant City Commission meeting was that the city will increase the pool of candidates for the city clerk vacancy by advertising the post. ...more

March 4, 2009