Alexia Stone was picked to represent Hillsborough County in the Pinellas vs. Hillsborough all-star girls basketball game.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 3.19.20
HCSO debuts online citizen reporting Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday it’s implemented a new online citizen reporting feature that anyone age 18 and older can now use for certain situations. “This system will not only save time and taxpayer dollars, but it will also help us prevent the spread of COVID-19,” Sheriff Chad Chronister […]
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City Winner: Bette Guarino
As the sun set near the end of the Florida Strawberry Festival, Bette Guarino got a good view of the scene near the midway.
Continue ReadingFirst Call turns one
The church, which is geared toward first responders, celebrated its first anniversary over the weekend with two days of fellowship, song and worship.
Continue ReadingCity parks cancel all formal programming
Though Plant City parks are open, previously scheduled events and programs through early May are no longer happening.
Continue ReadingIt’s Read Everywhere: Oregon
Allen Grimes and Shirley Steele recently brought a copy of the Observer along on a trip to Oregon and posed for this photo while walking along the coast.
Continue ReadingFHSAA braces for coronavirus
The statewide governing body of high school sports is preparing to deal with the effects of COVID-19 on the spring sports schedule.
Continue ReadingCity embraces reorganization
The City of Plant City has added new positions, reshuffled current staff and rearranged departments thanks to City Manager Bill McDaniel’s “deep dive” into the operations of the government.
Continue ReadingCoronavirus precautions extend to schools, prep sports, local events
Hillsborough County school activities and more have been temporarily suspended in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Continue ReadingArea baseball teams ready for Saladino Tournament
The legendary high school baseball tournament starts Saturday and continues through Wednesday, March 18.
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