Nazdar, We welcome to town a new shop on U.S. 41 near the yellow caution light in Masaryktown, across from the Cafe Masaryktown. The U.S. 41 Dollar Store, which opened a few weeks ago, is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. It is closed on Sunday. ...more

November 15, 2009

A big hit Although Derek Jeter doesn't want his house to be seen, Austin DeFraties' costume will definitely grab people's attention. He is dressed as the Yankees captain with a privacy fence. A Yankees cap and shirt and a $2 plastic fence, and you are sure to be a hit on Halloween. ...more

October 31, 2009

Hillsborough County Sheriff's deputies saved a man this evening who was threatening to jump off a business on Fletcher Avenue. ...more

April 30, 2009

When the Hillsborough County School Board named a new high school near Plant City "Strawberry Crest," a lot of people whooped and hollered. ...more

March 22, 2009

Plant City High is firmly rooted in the community and proud of its agricultural history. ...more

March 20, 2009

The Zorro Bandit's crime spree is over. The robber who wore clothing reminiscent of the famed Spanish swordsman was taken into custody this afternoon in Tampa, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department. ...more

February 11, 2009

A thief dubbed Zorro the Bandit – because of his hat and his use of a bandana – has struck for the fifth time, St. Petersburg police say. ...more

February 9, 2009

It doesn't take much to get Rick Keegan to talk about his deli. He has seen more than 10 neighboring businesses - including restaurants - shut down. He and his business partner have struggled through a recession, escalating rent and disruptive road construction, but they're undaunted. ...more

January 28, 2009

Sixteen store fronts went up in June. Only one has been occupied. ...more

December 19, 2008

I read your article today regarding Christmas gifts on a budget and I thought you had some good ideas on how people could save during the holiday season. I also think people should consider shopping at the area flea markets. ...more

December 10, 2008