Somer Harvey, a Girl Scout for 13 years, has created a walking tour of historic downtown as she works on her Gold Award, the highest award achievable for a scout. ...more

October 21, 2009

Parking would be prohibited on portions of several downtown streets during monthly motorcycle and antique car shows under a law being considered by city commissioners. Commissioners are to vote Monday on an ordinance that would regulate parking. A public hearing will be held during the commission's 7:30 p.m. meeting at City Hall, 302 W. Reynolds St. ...more

March 3, 2009

It took nearly a decade, but a memorial bearing the image of slain Tampa police Detective Ricky Childers has been dedicated at a site his family members say is appropriate: the place he received law enforcement training. ...more

November 19, 2008

A memorial to a Tampa police detective shot in the line of duty a decade ago was dedicated Friday, ending years of wrangling to find a home for the black obelisk. ...more

November 8, 2008

TAMPA After nine years of wrangling, a monument to a slain Tampa police detective finally has a home. At 1 p.m. today, a black obelisk featuring the image of Detective Ricky Childers will be dedicated outside the public service building of Hillsborough Community College's Ybor City campus, officials said. ...more

November 7, 2008

Marsha Passmore, director of outreach for Hopewell Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens, invites the community to the second annual Hopewell Lantern Ghost Walk on Oct. 31. The event will begin at 6 p.m. with music at McCall Park, Collins and Drane streets downtown. ...more

October 8, 2008

August will be a month with lots of activities for the Plant City area. ...more

July 16, 2008

Today, the Strawberry Classic Car Show will celebrate 11 years of showing vehicles in downtown Plant City. ...more

April 19, 2008

Three turn-of-the century historical homes will be on tour at the Plant City Photo Archives' second annual Progressive Tea and Tour of Homes on January 19. ...more

December 22, 2007

Yuletide cheer reaches a fever pitch this week with Christmas events that include appearances by the Jolly Old Elf. ...more

December 6, 2007