The city's fire department wants to expand its reach into New Tampa with a new fire station off Bruce B. Downs Boulevard near County Line Road. ...more

November 5, 2008

8:00 p.m. Plant City A small survey of polling places in the Plant City area showed the precincts were line-free after 6 p.m., with some seeing only a trickle of voters coming in after 5 p.m. ...more

November 4, 2008

The developer of a mixed-use development on Wiscon Road is asking for more time to pay impact fees to the city. ...more

November 2, 2008

Urban landscapes are often viewed as unwelcoming scenes of concrete, asphalt, metal and glass. But it doesn't have to be that way, some city officials say. In recent years, cities across the country have committed plots of land for agricultural projects aimed at turning trash-strewn vacant properties into bountiful gardens. To that aim, the city council will hold a special workshop today to discuss ways Tampa might be able to reconnect with the natural world through urban gardening. ...more

October 23, 2008

An applicant who sought a rezoning to allow for a diesel fuel station on Broad Street will get another hearing. ...more

October 19, 2008

Preparations are ongoing for the annual Veteran's Day Parade. Organizers are asking local organizations to participate. ...more

October 14, 2008

City Commissioner Peter Dalacos wants to tackle the issue of whether Wal-Mart's development agreement with the city to build a store on U.S. 19 has expired. ...more

October 6, 2008

PLANT CITY It wouldn't seem like fall - or Halloween - in downtown Plant City without bright orange pumpkins spread out on the lawn of First United Methodist Church. ...more

October 2, 2008

Signs of the Tampa Bay Rays' improbable run for a World Series championship are popping up everywhere, from banners at Tampa City Hall to the Rays apparel dress-down days promoted for businesses by St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Baker. ...more

September 26, 2008

With money tight, Zephyrhills won't apply for a matching grant to fix flooding problems downtown. ...more

September 23, 2008