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

Halloween and fall-themed events are getting under way, including a pumpkin patch at First United Methodist Church, Unity in the Community's haunted maze and Cork Knights of Screams 5. ...more

October 21, 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

PLANT CITY POLICE Below is a listing of crimes handled by the Plant City Police Department between Sept. 29 and Oct. 5 arranged by ZIP code. These are crimes that have been investigated by officers and don't reflect unfounded calls for service. ...more

October 15, 2008

PLANT CITY Unity in the Community, which helps the needy in the Plant City area, will have a fundraising barbecue Friday at Sweetbay Supermarket, 205 W. Alexander St. ...more

September 27, 2008

The local Boys & Girls Clubs are abuzz with happy children after school each day, something which, on the surface, belies the pinch the sour economy is putting on the nonprofit organization. ...more

September 3, 2008

CRIME TRACKER This is a listing of crimes handled by the Plant City Police Department May 5 through 11 arranged by ZIP code. These are crimes that have been investigated by officers and don't reflect unfounded calls for service. ...more

May 28, 2008