People gathered at the courthouse downtown on June 19 to learn all about the holiday celebrating the emancipation of America’s last remaining slaves in 1865.
Continue ReadingHCSO deputy arrested for battery on PCPD officer
A Plant City Police Department officer’s Monday morning search for a missing juvenile did not go quite as expected, according to a press release from Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. The officer, who has not been named, was using his flashlight shortly before 1 a.m. to search for a girl who had run away from home. […]
Continue ReadingSix Feet Apartcast: Episode 12 (6/19/2020)
Welcome to the 12th episode of the Plant City Observer’s “Six Feet Apartcast.”
Continue ReadingWoman’s Club hosts food drive
The club has been collecting food items to benefit the United Food Bank of Plant City.
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City Winner: Dana Plunkett
Dana Plunkett’s dad, Doyle LaGrone, loves his squirrels so much he gave them their own little bench to chill out and grab a snack on.
Continue ReadingHonda CR-V is a fitting commuter, cargo hauler
About three years ago, the Honda CR-V (Comfortable Runabout Vehicle) underwent a major transformation. Never known to rest on their laurels, engineers at the Japanese carmaker have refreshed the exterior of the popular compact SUV while enhancing it with more features. Trust us, the changes are all for the better. Offered as a front-wheel or […]
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 6.18.20
Black Lives Matter protests ongoing This week has seen two Black Lives Matter events in Plant City and a third is on the schedule for Friday afternoon. Ten protesters gathered at the Southern Hospitality parking lot on Tuesday to march to Plant City Police Department, take a knee and pray together before heading back. That […]
Continue ReadingFive decades at SFBH
Earlier this month, Pam Roach hit a milestone of 50 years working at South Florida Baptist Hospital.
Continue ReadingFHSAA adds sports, changes football rule
Last week, the FHSAA announced its sports offerings will grow by two for the 2021-22 school year. The addition most likely to impact the Plant City area is girls wrestling. Though girls are currently allowed to join boys teams to form co-ed rosters, the sport will be fully sanctioned in that school year to meet […]
Continue ReadingJodi Stevens receives YMCA’s Strong Leader Award
Stevens is the 18th recipient of the Plant City Family YMCA’s annual award for people who go above and beyond to make a difference in the community.
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