Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded Nov. 3, to an apparent drowning near a Plant City RV park.
Continue ReadingRIBBON CUTTING: Hungry Gator Meat Market
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Hungry Gator Meat Market Nov. 2, at 206 S. Evers St. For more information, call (813) 752-6328 or visit facebook.com/hungrygator.
Continue ReadingCapt. John Borders promoted to deputy chief of police
The Plant City Police Department announced this morning Capt. John Borders has been promoted to the rank of deputy chief of police.
Continue ReadingHospital to offer Fall Health Check
South Florida Baptist Hospital will offer a variety of screenings and seminars during its Fall Health Check beginning at 8 a.m. Nov. 3, at the hospital, 301 N. Alexander St.
Continue ReadingTrinity UMC to host yard sale
Trinity United Methodist Church will host its Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 3, in the church parking lot, 402 W. English St.
Continue ReadingHealth center to host car show
Vintage cars from the 1950s and other eras will roll into Plant City for The Health Center of Plant City’s car show from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 2, at the center, 701. N. Wilder Road.
Continue ReadingElementary student launches new fundraiser
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor Although she’s just 6 years old, Madison Brewer has the ambition of a veteran professional and a heart of gold. Brewer has started her own fundraiser for families in need in Plant City during the holidays. “I want to help a family and give them Christmas presents,” Brewer said.
Continue ReadingCops Corner 11.01.12
OCT. 17 A LITTLE TIPSY 4000 block of Amberjack Boulevard. Driving Under the Influence. The suspect was arrested for DUI after he crashed into several parked trailers while attempting to leave Amberjack Boulevard. The suspect’s breath-alcohol content was .215 and .218. The suspect was turned over to Orient Road Jail.
Continue ReadingWebelos earn geologist badges
The Webelo Scouts of Plant City Boy Scouts Troop 14 attended the Tampa Bay Mineral and Science Club show Oct. 21, at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds.
Continue ReadingPhoto Archives director returns to alma mater
Plant City Photo Archives and History Center Executive Director Gil Gott attended recently the 50th reunion of his U.S. Air Force class of 1962 graduation from the Chinese Language Program at the Institute of Far Eastern Languages, Yale University, in New Haven, Conn.
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