We asked Facebook: What new programs would you like the Parks and Recreation Department to bring to the new community center and Plant City at large? “A walking/bike path that’s kid-friendly — parents can walk and kids can ride scooters, etc. Brewer is great but Sansone goes too much into the woods.” — Jamie Elizabeth […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 1.28.21
January 15 CUT AND RUN 3410 block of West Baker Street Theft: This complainant stated someone stole his bike while he was getting a haircut in a barber shop. The complainant parked his bike in front of the business and saw it was gone when he was done getting his hair cut. January 16 TWO […]
Continue ReadingQuick Hits 1.28.21
Tri-Star basketball competition this weekend The 48th annual Plant City Optimist Club Tri-Star Basketball Competition is just a few weeks away, so area hoopers age 8-13 should work on their passing, dribbling and shooting now. The free competition is open to all youths, but those who play in the city’s youth rec league are encouraged […]
Continue ReadingYMCA to offer triathlon training program
No matter your skill level, the Plant City Family YMCA is starting a new 12-week program for those interested in competing in triathlons or just training like a triathlete.
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City Winner: Toni Colon
Toni Colon shared her photo of two cute critters enjoying a walk on a foggy Jan. 23 morning to her Instagram, @earth_to_toni.
Continue ReadingWilliams, Lawson win county football awards
The Guy Toph and Jimbo Kynes awards went to Plant City’s Mario Williams and Durant’s Wyatt Lawson, respectively.
Continue ReadingObituaries 1.28.21
Robert Michael Willis Robert Michael “ Mike” Willis, 57, of Dover, born in Tampa on October 1, 1963, entered into eternal rest on January 16, 2021. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. Barbara Jean Brown Barbara “Bobbie” Jean Brown, 83, of Plant City, born on November 4, 1937, entered into eternal rest on January 16, 2021. […]
Continue ReadingHops-Ed: How beer’s key ingredient could boost Florida’s economy
The Sunshine State doesn’t get enough daily hours of sunshine to grow a key beer ingredient commercially. So agricultural scientists just made the day longer in Florida. Glad there was an easy fix for that! Actually, researchers at the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) installed LED grow lights at an […]
Continue ReadingTeen arrested for convenience store robberies
A teen who robbed two Circle K stores in Plant City and Thonotosassa was arrested Jan. 23 after an unsuccessful attempt to flee from the police. According to Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Rhys McGall, 18, entered the Circle K convenience store at 4704 W. Trapnell Road at 7:30 a.m. Jan. 22 and handed the cashier […]
Continue ReadingHCSO announces arrest of Plant City woman for manslaughter of a child
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday afternoon the arrest of Yesica Boxtha on a charge of aggravated manslaughter of a child. HCSO said Boxtha, 23, left 8-month-old Mateo Montoya unattended in a bathtub at a Plant City home on Sept. 5, 2020 and fell asleep. Montoya was alone in the bathtub for an unknown period […]
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