1. Strawberry Crest High School cheerleading Some of these annual top five decisions are tricky to make. Others, not so much. This was the easiest call to make in the Observer’s short history. Were the Chargers executing perfectly on the mat in every competition? No, and they’ll be the first to tell you that. But, […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week: Joseph Escobar
Joseph Escobar has helped the Plant City Dolphins Midgets team stay unbeaten in league play in 2020.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 12.23.20
Unity helps Meals on Wheels The volunteers who make Meals on Wheels work for Plant City residents in need got a big boost from Unity in the Community last Sunday. Unity presented Meals on Wheels with a check for $27,500 at Winn-Dixie that morning. Unity has been a strong supporter of the organization for years […]
Continue ReadingSection of Sparkman Road shut down for HCSO investigation
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office shut down the section of Sparkman Road between Jap Tucker and Clemons roads this morning when a male subject barricaded himself inside a home in the area. Police responded to the residence, located at the 1900 block of Sparkman Road, at 7:55 a.m. and evacuated residents in the area from their […]
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City Winner: Stephanie Hrenchir
“Even on a cold December morning, you can always find someone to play with at Gilchrist Park,” Stephanie Hrenchir wrote.
Continue ReadingCops Corner 12.23.20
December 11 INTERCEPTED 100 block of South Granada Street Theft: This complainant stated someone stole outgoing mail from her mailbox. Some of the stolen mail included checks she wrote to various entities. CHUMP CHANGE 610 block of North Maryland Avenue Criminal mischief: Felton’s Supermarket reported that unknown suspect(s) vandalized several vending machines overnight in an […]
Continue ReadingStepping up to bat
Cale Bazley’s Eagle Scout project should help control the mosquito and insect population at Mike Sansone Park and more areas in Plant City.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 12.23.20
Cart-to-Curb waste collection system on its way to Plant City The City of Plant City announced last week its new automated waste collection system, Cart-to-Curb, will make its debut in town next summer. “Plant City’s waste collection vehicles need to be replaced, so it made sense for us to look at all the options, including […]
Continue ReadingCutest Critter: Elvis
Meet the legend, the Frenchie, the one and only Elvis! It’s going to be hard to find a cooler pup than this little rockstar.
Continue ReadingQuick Hits 12.23.20
Area football players make East-West game roster Several Plant City-area high school football players made the cut for the Dec. 19 Hillsborough County East-West All-Star game, which was held at Sickles High School. All three local high schools had players on the East team’s roster that evening. Representing the Durant Cougars were defensive back Aashton […]
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