City Commissioners are keeping an eye on Tallahassee as state legislators debate the $1.2 billion commuter rail deal with railroad giant CSX. The 61-mile commuter rail line linking Tampa and Orlando would have a direct effect on Dade City because dozens of additional freight trains could be rerouted directly through the town on their way to a massive new rail hub in Winter Haven. ...more

March 4, 2009

Drivers won't be annoyed by loose rails at Palm River railroad crossings much longer. ...more

October 14, 2008

A train struck and killed a man who authorities said was lying on the tracks this morning. ...more

September 27, 2008

A half-dozen railroad crossings will be closed to vehicular traffic starting next week while workers make improvements and repairs, according to the city's public works department. ...more

May 24, 2008

PLANT CITY A half-dozen railroad crossings will be closed to vehicular traffic starting next week while workers make improvements and repairs, according to the city's public works department. ...more

May 22, 2008

There will be detours galore throughout the county in the coming weeks as CSX works on nearly all of its numerous railroad crossings. ...more

February 16, 2008

LAKE PLACID — Installation of more than 50 miles of new railroad track – stretching from Moore Haven to Sebring – will cause daytime road delays through Tuesday. South Central Florida Express, Inc. is upgrading with new 2007 American-made track to allow for heavier trainloads and increased safety for both company staff and the public, according to Sam Mello, director of roadway maintenance for South Central Florida Express. By press time Friday, work was under way or already completed at five roadway train crossings. The remainder of repairs should be completed by Tuesday. Work was scheduled with road closures at railroad crossings on Sunset Drive, Harris Drive, Lake Mirror Drive, Payson Avenue and Lake Drive East. ...more

January 21, 2008

If all goes according to a developer's plans, more than 1,200 acres adjacent to the demolished Coronet Industries phosphate factory will soon be home to a bustling industrial park with a mix of retail stores, recreational fields and workforce housing. ...more

January 16, 2008

PLANT CITY - If all goes according to a developer's plans, more than 1,200 acres adjacent to the demolished Coronet Industries phosphate factory soon will be home to a bustling industrial park with a mix of retail stores, recreational fields and work force housing. Lakeside Station ...more

January 11, 2008

Four area railroad crossings are being targeted for safety improvements now that Hillsborough County commissioners have approved a series of agreements with the Florida Department of Transportation and CSX Transportation. ...more

January 10, 2008