Officer Matthew Combs has resigned following his arrest for domestic violence charges. He tendered his resignation to Interim Chief John Borders late Tuesday afternoon. Combs was on administrative leave without pay. He was arrest on Father’s Day by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office at about 12:35 a.m. The Plant City Police Department initiated an internal investigation into Combs’ […]
Continue ReadingDurant High taken off lockdown
Durant High School is now off a lockdown after there was an increase in police activity around the school. The students were sent home about thirty minutes ago. According to Hillsborough County Sheriff officials, the FBI was looking for suspects in the area. Officials could not provide anymore information. Check back for more updates.
Continue ReadingPlant City police officer suspended after domestic violence arrest
A Plant City police officer has been placed on administrative leave without pay after being arrested for domestic violence on June 15. Matthew Combs was arrested at 12:35 a.m. by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. The Plant City Police Department has initiated an internal investigation into Combs’ actions to determine what procedures, if any, Combs may have […]
Continue ReadingPlant City teen preps for second cancer battle
If one thing is true about Taylor Goethals, it’s that she has a fighter’s soul. Sure, she can rule a softball field. But the 15-year-old is about to play another game. She’s ready to beat cancer for the second time. Taylor was diagnosed four years ago with fibrosarcoma, which manifested in her hand. She had […]
Continue ReadingCity employees will see decrease in insurance costs
As the cost of health insurance continues to rise, city employees of the City of Plant City have something to celebrate. Their monthly health insurance will be reduced by 9% — which could save some employees as much as $130 per month. Best of all: It’s for the same insurance plans. “It will be the same […]
Continue ReadingRosemont Farms cultivates BJ’s partnership
Plant City may be the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World, but BJ’s Wholesale Club is more interested in its locally grown vegetables. For the third consecutive year, the membership warehouse retailer has selected Rosemont Farms off Turkey Creek Road to provide Florida locations with fresh produce. “Rosemont Farms provided product for our Eastern Veg […]
Continue ReadingNew Hardee’s scheduled to open in August
By the end of the summer, Hardee’s will be serving its homemade biscuits and signature Thickburgers in Plant City. Construction has begun on the fast-food restaurant’s new location in the parking lot of the shopping plaza anchored by Southern Hospitality off James L. Redman Parkway. Franchise owner Emily Kemp said she hopes to have the […]
Continue ReadingHope Lutheran Church pastor celebrates 20 years in ministry
The Rev. Dean Pfeffer and his family love the beach. And his congregation at Hope Lutheran Church knows that. So, to celebrate Pfeffer’s 20th anniversary since his ordination, the church decided to throw him a tropical-themed party, June 8. The fellowship hall was transformed into an oasis — complete with beach balls hanging from the […]
Continue ReadingElks Lodge plans Flag Day Ritual
The Plant City Elks Lodge No. 1727 will host its Flag Day Ritual at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at the lodge, 1501 N. Alexander St. The Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks is the first and only fraternal body to require formal observance of Flag Day. The ceremony features every version of the U.S. […]
Continue ReadingLakeland murder victim had Plant City ties
De’Nena Dempsey sat surrounded by pictures, flowers and cards at her home. She clutched the red T-shirt her son Ni’Kosi Williams wore to the Florida Strawberry Festival, when he was just 3 years old. She has kept everything over the years. She’s thankful she did. Williams was shot to death, along with Danyala Smith and […]
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