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

Some people rescue greyhounds, some old buildings. Carole Shepherd rescues plants. "I've saved so many, many from trash piles," she says. "If it's pretty sad-looking, needing work or help, I will get 'em." ...more

January 25, 2009

Hillsborough County deputies have closed a road in the Plant City area because of a sinkhole. ...more

January 23, 2009

Plant City woman rescues abandoned plants and brings them back to health. ...more

January 20, 2009

America Locke is opening her home to public tours Sunday in celebration of the final day of Hanukkah. ...more

December 24, 2008

One person is dead and one is in the hospital after a shooting in Plant City this afternoon. ...more

December 4, 2008

An Interstate 4 landmark - a tourist attraction with dinosaur replicas - is celebrating its 10th birthday. ...more

November 29, 2008

Horse Whisperer Demonstration Paul Daily, a nationally known "horse whisperer" trainer, will be in the area today for a demonstration. ...more

November 5, 2008

ZONING ACTION Hillsborough County zoning hearing masters have recommended the following area rezoning and land-use changes be approved when the county commission considers them Sept. 9. For information, call (813) 276-2058 or go to www.hillsboroughcounty.org/pgm/zoning. ...more

August 20, 2008

The driver of a pickup who sped away after his truck rolled over and dragged a man and a teen, killing the man, will not be charged with a crime, police said Wednesday. ...more

June 19, 2008