The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Plant City Police Department. NOV. 2 THE EDGE OF REASON 2900 Block Blain Acres Road. Found Property. Officers responded a suspicious vehicle stopping and the occupant throwing an object into a ditch. Upon arrival, the vehicle was no longer on scene. Officers […]
Continue ReadingFlorida Governor appoints Preston Sparkman to masonry council
Gov. Rick Scott announced eleven appointments to the Florida Concrete Masonry Education Council, Nov. 14. Charles “Preston” Sparkman, 58, of Plant City, was among the appointments. Sparkman is the vice president of sales with Quality Precast Company. He fills a vacant seat and is appointed for a term beginning Nov. 14, 2014, and ending June 30, 2015. […]
Continue Reading2014 Holiday Recipes
Christmas Morning Crepes From Fred Johnson, owner of Fred’s Market For 35 years, the Johnson family has enjoyed these crepes each Christmas morning, accompanied by ambrosia and breakfast casserole. Making the batter on Christmas Eve and leaving it refrigerated overnight will allow it to set. Ingredients 1 ½ cups plain flour 1 tablespoons sugar ¼ […]
Continue ReadingPit stop for education
Simmons Career Center’s Future Business Leaders of America club stopped by the Plant City Times & Observer office Thursday, Nov. 13, for a lesson on newspapers. Advisers David Steffen and Kathryn Pelham and student Kristen Farmer were able to learn industry jargon, see an early copy of the paper and explore computer programs used to […]
Continue ReadingVets drive a success
Plant City High School’s Blake Stafford held a drive for veterans Nov. 8 at Stingray Chevrolet. A pickup truck was loaded full of Christmas gifts for veterans of the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital in Tampa. The drive also wrangled in $300. The money will buy more items for the veterans. One special guest helped […]
Continue ReadingCutest Critter: Rosie
Rosie is this week’s Cuttest Critter winner. Edwina and Matt Wright, of Plant City, own the 16-year-old cat, who likes to hide her eyes from the sun while she naps. Turkey Creek Animal Hospital and Animal Wellness Center have partnered to present a monthly Cutest Critter Contest. Entering is simple: Just submit a high-resolution photo […]
Continue ReadingPlant City insurance agent facing more charges
A Plant City insurance agent who was accused in September of stealing more than $200,000 in claims is facing new charges after more people reported she had stolen from them, authorities said. Paula Kampf Albertson, 53, who operated Albertson Financial Group, convinced at least three clients to reinvest annuities by signing over checks to her, […]
Continue ReadingFFA student wins Grand Champion in poultry show
Hannah Spivey with Plant City High School FFA (JG Smith) took home two, first places and Grand Champion in the poultry show at the Hillsborough County Fair this month.
Continue ReadingPCPD searching for burglary suspect
The Plant City Police Department was looking for a burglary suspect around the Maryland Avenue area this morning. The suspect had broken into a home and took an undisclosed amount of cash. To find the suspect, the department set up a perimeter extending to the wooded area near Alsobrook and Coronet streets and employed a […]
Continue ReadingStrawberry Festival announces 2015 entertainment lineup
Who’s ready for some music? The Florida Strawberry Festival released its lineup of headline entertainment artists performing at the 2015 festival. The 2015 headline entertainment lineup is as follows: Thursday, Feb. 26 10:30 a.m. Jimmy Sturr and His Orchestra 3:30 p.m. Bobby Vinton 7:30 p.m. Alabama Friday, Feb. 27 3:30 p.m. Mel […]
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