Showers and thunderstorms forecast to herald the arrival of a cold front Wednesday would produce the first rain for West Central Florida this year as 2009 follows the dry path of 2008. ...more

January 6, 2009

In 2007, hardware store owner Johnny Knotts spent time viewing the Plant City Christmas Parade near Laura and Collins streets. ...more

December 31, 2008

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December 27, 2008

Santa will make his annual pre-Christmas appearance this evening in the streets of downtown. The Plant City Christmas Parade, originally scheduled for Dec. 5, was canceled hours before its start because of a massive manhunt for a slaying suspect. It was rescheduled for 6 p.m. today. ...more

December 19, 2008

The cost to secure zoning reviews and building permits for everything from fences to mansions are about to rise in the city of Brooksville. ...more

December 3, 2008

Remember as children when we didn't get our way, we would defy authority and do whatever we wanted to do. When children act like children, generally there isn't much harm done - and what damage does occur usually happens to the children alone. ...more

December 3, 2008

When Santa comes to town Friday, it looks like beads and candy may be a part of the festivities. Organizers of the Plant City Christmas Parade decided to allow distribution of goodies as long as they aren't thrown. City commissioners recently adopted a resolution prohibiting beads and candy, but the measure lacks enforcement powers. ...more

December 1, 2008

Johnny Knotts' business will soon resemble more of a toy shop than the hardware store it has been for 75 years. ...more

November 27, 2008

A 79-year-old man died today after he lost control of his car, veered into oncoming traffic on Howell Avenue in Brooksville and crashed into another vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. ...more

November 23, 2008

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November 19, 2008