A 24-year-old Lakeland man died after being ejected from his car during a wrong-way crash on State Road 60 at Bugg Road May 8. At about 11 p.m., Jonathan Molina was driving a 2004 Mazda RX8 in the westbound, inside lane of State Road 60 when he was struck head on by a wrong-way driver, Avimael […]
Continue ReadingFamily Roots: Wish Farms pioneering robotic picker
It’s game-changing technology that could revolutionize an industry and cut costs by hundreds of millions of dollars. Yet it’s not being developed in Silicon Valley — more like Hidden Valley. Gary Wishnatzki, third generation owner of Wish Farms in Plant City, is about to test a prototype robotic strawberry harvester that will automate the picking […]
Continue ReadingMother’s Day Contest Winners
Mother’s Day — possibly the most tender holiday out of the bunch. We love to celebrate our mamas for all they have done for us: the sacrifices, the late nights, the love, the hugs. This year, the winner of our Mother’s Day contest is Mimi Lopez for her touching essay on the amazing obstacles her […]
Continue ReadingThe Last Song: NRG founding members saying goodbye in talent show
The loud pitch of a Miley Cyrus pop song blasts through the closed door of a performance studio in the historic Lee building downtown. Piano notes accompany the lyrics, leading five aspiring songstresses to their musical destiny. The middle-school girls are in the midst of one of Next Radical Generation’s weekly rehearsals. For the past […]
Continue ReadingCutest Critter: Mischief
Six-year-old Mischief loves to spend his days lazing around and making his humans laugh with his nighttime antics. 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 […]
Continue ReadingRotary day for bookish
Rotary, including two clubs from Plant City, will celebrate Rotary Day with the unveiling of the world’s largest traveling children’s book Saturday, May 16, at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Not only is the book a Guiness-world record breaking feat, there will also be a 10,000-book giveaway. The celebration is meant to teach children to dream […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Traci Forcucci
Traci Forcucci won this week’s contest with a photograph of a brilliant sunset. The Plant City Times & Observer and Grimes Hardware have partnered to host the I Love Plant City Photo Contest. Winners will have their photo featured and receive a $15 gift certificate to Grimes Hardware’s Strawberry Town Cafe! To enter, email […]
Continue ReadingNominate a service member
Do you have an American hero in mind you think deserves to be featured on Memorial Day? We are looking for the best stories of military members, veterans and active duty, to feature in a special Memorial Day Hometown Hero story. The winner will receive a special gift from 813 Scapes. All you need to […]
Continue ReadingParents beware: Detectives searching for suspects in attempted abduction at bus stop
Hillsborough sheriff’s deputies are looking for two men they say tried to abduct an 18-year-old high school student Thursday, May 7, from a Plant City bus stop. online pharmacy buy keflex with best prices today in the USA The incident happened about 5:30 a.m. near the intersection of Gallagher and Franklin roads. The student, who […]
Continue ReadingP.C. celebrates National Day of Prayer
A formal proclamation was held Thursday, May 7, at City Hall for the National Day of Prayer. Mayor Rick Lott gave the proclamation. State Rep. Dan Raulerson also was in attendance. During the hour-long ceremony, different community members prayed for a variety of things: Pastor Norm Blanton: personal repentance Pastor Joe Kelley: marriage/family Pastor Tim […]
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