The Plant City Photo Archives and History Center begins its 2014-15 season with new members on its Board of Directors and changes in its Advisory Council. Added to the Board of Directors are: Bill Thomas, director at the Improvement League of Plant City, and Marion Smith, current President of the Greater Plant City Chamber of […]
Continue ReadingMotorcyclist killed in Plant City accident
A motorcyclist died from injuries sustained after running into a UPS truck Nov. 4. Brent Lee Lance, 30, of Plant City, was traveling eastbound on Keysville Road, east of Turkey Creek Road, on his 1998 Honda Shadow motorcycle. He drove off the south road edge and struck a UPS truck head on. The driver of the truck, […]
Continue ReadingRoss, Higginbotham take election victories
All over Hillsborough County, Florida and the U.S. political activists and candidates gathered to watch the polls during watch parties on Election Day. Locally, voters reelected Republican Congressman Dennis Ross to represent U.S. House District 15 against Alan Cohn. Ross held his watch party at The Imperial Swan Hotel in Lakeland. He garnered a 3-2 majority and […]
Continue ReadingAl Higginbotham: An insider’s perspective
By Deanna Hurley People often wonder whether politicians are the same behind closed doors as they are at campaign events and in public forums. For six years, from his first day in office, I worked alongside Al Higginbotham, and I can assure you, what you see is what you get. He is as sincere, ethical […]
Continue ReadingSunshine State Bank hires Andrew Samuel as new president
Sunshine State Bank’s new President Andrew Samuel has enough professional experience that made him stand out among other candidates for the post. But the India native also has a unique life story that lends to his value-based philosophy in leadership. This value-based emphasis was something the bank’s board members were looking for when they tapped […]
Continue ReadingClosshey movie releases Tuesday
Plant City native Charleene Closshey scored a starring role in holiday movie “An Evergreen Christmas.” Beginning Tuesday, Nov. 4, it will be available in Walmart stores nationwide. The actress will sign autographs during a meet-and-greet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, at the local Walmart, 2602 James L. Redman Parkway.
Continue ReadingGee endorses U.S. Rep. Ross
Hillsborough County Sheriff David Gee announced his endorsement of U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross for re-election in the 15th Congressional District of Florida. “Dennis Ross is a friend and has been a strong representative for Hillsborough County in Congress,” Gee said. “We have worked together on numerous issues and he has fought hard to protect our community. He is a true friend to law […]
Continue ReadingStrawberry Queen orientation Sunday
The mandatory orientation for the Florida Strawberry Queen Pageant will take place beginning at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, at the Florida Strawberry Festival Grounds in the Charlie Grimes Family Ag Center, 2508 W. Oak Ave. Attending the meeting is the only way to obtain an application to the competition. Applicants must be accompanied by […]
Continue ReadingTurn your clocks back
Daylight saving time ends Sunday at 2 a.m., so be sure to move your clocks back one hour before going to bed Saturday night. This means the evenings will start getting dark earlier — until the second Sunday in March, when daylight saving time resumes.
Continue ReadingPlant City police execute drug bust
The Plant City Police Department served a search warrant at a residence near a church Oct. 22 and ended up finding more than six pounds of marijuana and almost 200 prescription pills. The investigation at 1010 N. Palm Drive was initiated after citizens made their concerns known to the department about suspicious activities at the […]
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