Hillsborough County Sheriff’s detectives arrested two alleged kidnapping suspects at a Dover home Wednesday, Sept. 9. At 12:49 p.m., detectives received a phone call from the 32-year-old victim, who told detectives she was being held against her will until a debt of $200 was paid. The suspects, Miguel Quijada, 29, and Vidal Quijada, 36, both of Dover, originally […]
Continue ReadingDeputies run over hornets nest
Two environmental Enforcement Section deputies were on four wheelers at English Creek Preserve when they ran over a hornets nest on the ground Wednesday, Sept. 3. At about 9:15 a.m., the deputies were on routine patrol inside the park looking for abandoned vehicles and trespassers when they ran over the nest. Roy Johnson, 38, was stung multiple times […]
Continue ReadingGarden Fest organizers prepare for a blooming event
The Plant City Garden Club and Plant City Downtown Merchants and Business Association are hosting the 7th Annual Garden Fest & More Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Train Depot and McCall Park, 102 N. Palmer St. Last year, more than 40 vendors participated in the event. This year many of the vendors are returning, as well […]
Continue ReadingReservation deadline for Diamonds & Denim coming up
More than 600 people are expected to attend South Florida Baptist Hospital Foundation’s 19th Annual Diamonds & Denim Gala, Sept. 24. Reservations are required by Sept. 11. Tickets are $60 per person and sponsorships, ranging from $250 to $5,000, also are available. To purchase tickets or donate an auction item, contact Jana Butler, executive director, at […]
Continue ReadingPCHS class of 1995 reunion sign up deadline approaching
Plant City High School class of 1995 has opened sign ups for its 20-year high school reunion. The deadline to sign up to attend is Friday, Sept. 25. The reunion will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct, 3, at Keel and Curley Winery, 5210 Thonotosassa Road. The cost is $20 per person.
Continue ReadingChristmas Lane looking for entertainers
Christmas Lane is now accepting applications for singers and groups to entertain the crowds each night of Christmas Lane. A large stage and professional crew will support your act. Interested applicants may download forms at Christmas Lane’s newly designed website, ChristmasLane.org, and return forms to ChristmasLaneEntertainment@gmail.com. The final performance schedule will be announced on Oct. 9. […]
Continue ReadingTwo die in crash
UPDATE: The names of the two Lakeland residents who died in a car crash Saturday, Sept. 5, have been released. Edward Garrett Gottschall, 29, was driving a 2006 Toyota Corolla on State Road 39. His passenger was Nalee Yang, 37. They were hit head on. # Two Lakeland residents died in a car accident Saturday, […]
Continue ReadingFaith Matters: Bells are ringing
School is back in session. Are you ready Plant City? As I write this, I think back to the days when my children began school. As any parent can understand, they are days of mixed emotions. I was glad to see them headed off to school after a long summer, but I also realized I […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Danielle Vinciguerra
Quack, quack. Danielle Vinciguerra took this picture in Walden Lake. Danielle wins a Grimes Hardware Strawberry Town Cafe gift card. She can claim the card with an ID at Strawberry Town Cafe, 3161 Paul Buchman Highway. Do you have a picture that sums up the personality of Plant City? To enter the […]
Continue ReadingCutest Critter: Kenobi
Kenobi is a redbone/coon hound mix rescue from the SPCA. Turkey Creek Animal Hospital and Animal Wellness Center have partnered to present a weekly Cutest Critter Contest. Entering is simple: Just submit a high-resolution photo (200 dpi or better) and a sentence or two about why your pet is the cutest. Include your name and […]
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