City Commissioner Dan Raulerson predicted an FSU win over the Gators by a touchdown in Saturday's big game, touching off rivalries and friendly wagers with other city officials. ...more

November 27, 2009

Everybody jokes about how a committee is the place ideas go to die, a group that keeps minutes and wastes hours. ...more

November 17, 2009

The South Florida Baptist Hospital Foundation's eighth annual Fall Fancy is noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 15 at the home of Mayor Rick Lott and his wife, Dianna, 3200 Polo Place, Walden Lake. ...more

November 4, 2009

Farmers will take a bow 7:30 a.m. Aug. 12 at Plant City's annual Salute to Agriculture breakfast. ...more

July 27, 2009

Rick Lott will remain the city's mayor for another term. Lott was the unanimous choice of his fellow city commissioners to remain in the office for a third year. The five commissioners choose a mayor from their own ranks each June. ...more

June 9, 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

Jessica Simpson's concert at the Florida Strawberry Festival may have gotten mixed reviews from music critics. ...more

March 18, 2009

Jessica Simpson's concert at the Florida Strawberry Festival may have gotten mixed reviews from music critics. But the 28-year-old pop-turned-country singer's looks at the festival were a big hit. The blond diva put to rest rumors of a weight gain the minute she took the stage. At least three celebrity Web sites ran photos and stories on Simpson and the Daisy Duke short-shorts she wore during her hourlong concert. ...more

March 11, 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

Virginia Helper, whose 35-year career with the city culminated with her becoming the first black city clerk, has announced she will retire. ...more

February 18, 2009