The kitchen at Plant City High School has been shut down due to a pest control issue. Hillsborough County Public Schools have said that the kitchen was shut down this week so a pest control company can deal with a rat problem. Details on the extent of the problem have not been released by the […]
Continue ReadingGood samaritans lead to arrest of repeat burglar
William Leon, of Plant City, was arrested last week in connection to five burglaries, resulting in 16 felony charges and six misdemeanors. Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Det. Joe Testa was conducting surveillance March 21, at the Lighthouse Family Store, 535 E. Brandon Blvd., in Brandon, because of five recent burglaries. Testa and employees of a […]
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Club baseball offers talent, competition
With so many leagues and levels in the sports world, it is easy and understandable to get confused. Club baseball is a sport that I find many don’t completely understand. With Plant City building a reputation for being the home of spring training for collegiate club baseball, it’s important to clear up some questions some […]
Continue ReadingNational Guard armory to undergo facelift
One of the most publicly used National Guard armories in the state will be closing for renovations and remodeling. Construction to the Florida Army National Guard Armory at 4004 Airport Road in Plant City is set to begin in mid-April and is expected to conclude March 2014. The remodel will include a new lighting system […]
Continue ReadingSentinels host Cleveland Saturday
The Tampa Bay Sentinels have found a home in Plant City. Now, they are asking for the community’s support for a great cause. The Sentinels, a full-contact public safety football team and non-profit charity organization, chose to have its two regular season home games in Plant City at the Otis M. Andrews Sports Complex, after […]
Continue ReadingDave Townsend enjoys club baseball, the ‘best kept secret in Plant City.’
If you’ve been to Mike E. Sansone Park in the month of March in the last few years, chances are you’ve spotted Dave Townsend. Townsend can be found sitting in a foldable armchair and wearing his favorite Panama Jack or Tommy Bahama hat. He’s taking in the sights and sounds of college club baseball spring […]
Continue ReadingYouth fishing derby to celebrate 17th year
Dust off your tackle boxes and untangle that pole in the garage. The Plant City Recreation and Parks Department, with sponsorship from Landshark Charter, will host a youth fishing derby for the 17th year in Plant City March 23, at the pond behind the Randy L. Larson Softball Four-Plex. The catch-and-release event is for children […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Dylan Robinson
It’s no surprise Dylan Robinson is a talented athlete. The Plant City Little Leaguer’s grandfather is NHL Hall-of-Fame player and nine-time Stanley Cup champion Larry Robinson. Dylan, 12, played hockey before focusing on baseball. The switch was a good choice: He already has five home runs in six games and has struck out 19 of […]
Continue ReadingStrawberry Crest softball batting near .450 as a team
Last year had all the makings of a historic season for the Strawberry Crest softball team. With a 9-1 district record and on a 10-game winning streak, the Lady Chargers entered the Class 6A District 11 tournament as the No. 1 seed, only to have their season upended by an upset loss to Leto in […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Lowe’s leads state in fundraising for MDA
When walking into Lowe’s store No. 1592, located off James L. Redman Parkway, in Plant City, you may think you have stepped into the jungle, instead of a hardware store. A large display of a monkey’s face sits above the entrance, vines made out of green paper shamrocks string registers together and a 6-foot-tall gator […]
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