Authorities believe a former Parent-Teacher Association officer may have stolen as much as $25,000 from Springhead Elementary School’s PTA bank account this year.
Continue ReadingRIBBON CUTTING: Everyday Blessings Inc.
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held at ribbon-cutting ceremony for Everyday Blessings Inc. at 11 a.m. Aug. 21, at its new location, 13129 St. Francis Lane, Thonotosassa. The mission of Everyday Blessings is to provide care for sibling groups through a live-in caregiver model. The organization will partner with community agencies and the […]
Continue ReadingPlant City police make arrest in double homicide
The Plant City Police Department has charged a Plant City man with first-degree murder for a November 2011 double homicide. Ruben Jay Brooks, of Plant City, faces two charges for the Nov. 12, 2011, deaths of Shannon L. Thomas and Faye McClain Kitchen.
Continue ReadingFire officials close Collins Street
A burning electrical device forced the Plant City Fire Department to close Collins Street in downtown Plant City for about an hour today.
Continue ReadingRIBBON CUTTING: Joy Green
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held at ribbon-cutting ceremony for Hillsborough County Commission District 4 candidate Joy Green at 11 a.m. Aug. 20, at the chamber. For more information, visit www.joygreencampaign.com.
Continue ReadingRIBBON CUTTING: MIDFLORIDA Credit Union
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Aug. 17, at 2903 James L. Redman Parkway. For more information, call (813) 704-6248 or visit midflorida.com.
Continue ReadingHillsborough superintendent: Student achievement is the major goal
Hillsborough County Public Schools Superintendent MaryEllen Elia delivered her annual State of the District address this morning at Rampello Downtown Partnership School, in Tampa.
Continue ReadingMidFlorida dishes out food, fun at grand opening
From popcorn and hot dogs to raffles and drawings, MidFlorida Credit Union celebrated the opening of its Plant City location in fun fashion Aug. 17, at the credit union, 2903 James L. Redman Parkway.
Continue ReadingLowe’s heroes paint Pregnancy Care Center
A group of about 20 employees from Lowe’s Home Improvement’s Hero program picked up rollers and brushes to paint the Pregnancy Care Center of Plant City. The center is in the final stages of a renovation project at its downtown Plant City home, 304 N. Collins St.
Continue ReadingCity considers Thonotosassa Road name change
Plant City commissioners directed staff to explore further the possibility of changing the name of one of the three roads named Thonotosassa in Plant City during their meeting Aug. 13. Business owner Dean Snyder approached the commission to consider the change in March. Snyder reported customers and clients often had a difficult time finding his […]
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