The city bus system that has struggled to attract customers since it was launched with a federal grant eight years ago will terminate service at the end of the month. ...more

June 4, 2008

Items of interest from the May 27 Plant City Commission meeting include: ...more

June 4, 2008

City officials say they had no choice but to cancel the annual Independence Day celebration - including fireworks - at Plant City Stadium. ...more

June 4, 2008

Commissioner Robert Brown received a plaque and glowing tributes from colleagues during Monday's commission meeting, the last of his three-year term. ...more

May 29, 2008

The city has decided to close down its struggling bus system. City Manager David Sollenberger said he is terminating Strawberry Express at the end of next month at an annual savings of $182,500. ...more

May 28, 2008

The Margarita Ball, an annual fundraiser for the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce, will be from 7 p.m. to midnight May 17. Mayor Rick Lott and his wife, Di, will host the event at their home, 3200 Polo Place. ...more

May 10, 2008

Studying financial trends April 28 in preparation for upcoming budget workshops, Plant City commissioners indicated spending cutbacks will be necessary. ...more

May 7, 2008

Commissioners unanimously approved rezoning 1,367 acres adjacent to the demolished Coronet phosphate plant to allow for an industrial development after a public hearing that drew no opposition from residents. The property was once set to become the city's largest housing development. ...more

February 16, 2008

Here are some highlights and notes from the Feb. 2 Florida Strawberry Festival queen's pageant: ...more

February 9, 2008

A grassy parking area west of the aging county complex on Michigan Avenue will be the home of a new 60,000-square-foot courthouse by 2011, officials told city commissioners during a presentation Jan. 28. ...more

February 6, 2008