Here's a listing of select area events that celebrate fall or trick or treating: •First United Methodist Church of Plant City's annual pumpkin patch is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through Friday at the church, 303 N. Evers St. A variety of pumpkins and gourds are for sale, and families can have fun taking photos in the pumpkin patch. All proceeds from the event will go to the church's youth ministries. For information or arrange for a large group, contact Brian Lawson at (813) 754-3519, ext. 24, or Youthmin@tampabay.rr.com. ...more

October 28, 2009

Local grocery store manager Henry Falcon, long known for his support for community causes, recently received national recognition. ...more

October 21, 2009

Halloween and fall-themed events are getting under way, including a pumpkin patch at First United Methodist Church, Unity in the Community's haunted maze and Cork Knights of Screams 5. ...more

October 21, 2009

Applications for apartments at San Clemente Villas will be taken from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 12 at Cronin Hall, adjacent to the St. Clement Catholic Church. ...more

June 5, 2009

CRIME TRACKER This crime index is published in an effort to help residents keep track of crime in their neighborhood and to promote public safety. Below is a listing of crimes handled by the Plant City Police Department between Feb. 23 and March 1 arranged by ZIP code. These are crimes that have been investigated by officers and don't reflect unfounded calls for service. ...more

March 11, 2009

A local pub is holding an Irish block party Saturday that includes children's activities and a dog costume contest. ...more

March 11, 2009

BIKE MONTH: March is Florida Bike Month. There will be events throughout the month. For details, visit www.TampaBayCycle.com. ...more

March 7, 2009

Mardi Gras Extravaganza, a fundraiser for the fight against multiple sclerosis, will be held Feb. 21 at St. Clement Catholic Church. ...more

February 11, 2009

PLANT CITY Internal medicine specialist LaRue Richter is opening a Physicians Weight Loss Center that will provide dietary supplements, behavior modification and a carefully balanced weight loss program designed for the individual. ...more

February 3, 2009

A five-story, 68-unit apartment complex to provide affordable housing for the elderly is under construction near the entrance to St. Clement Catholic Church, 1104 N. Alexander St. ...more

December 17, 2008