In the Florida Senate primary, Rachel Burgin and Tom Lee will vie for the Republican nomination. The winner of the Aug. 14 primary will face Democrat candidate Elizabeth Belcher. The seat is being vacated by State Sen. Ronda Storms, who is running for Hillsborough County property appraiser.
Continue ReadingKiwanians launch Stuff the Bus
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor Kiwanis Club of Plant City’s Anna Reitz carries a thick notebook filled with columns of numbers and figures all scrawled in her handwriting. The notebook looks like the elaborate work of a bookie, but it’s something far better: the records for the Kiwanis Club’s annual Stuff the Bus campaign.
Continue ReadingCops Corner: 08.02.12
JULY 21 THAT’S JUST LOW 100 block of East Spencer Street. Vehicle Burglary. The victim said she left her purse in her 2001 Toyota SUV. While she attended a graveside funeral service, someone stole her purse from her SUV. The purse contained her cell phone and other items.
Continue ReadingHats off to Betty Jones
By Amber Jurgensen | Staff Writer Nobody missed Betty Jones’ fiery red hair when she walked into an intimate reception for her art exhibit at the Photo Archives and History Center July 27. But it was the hat she wore that made an even bigger statement. She calls it the “Photo Archives Hat.”
Continue ReadingOBSERVED: Rash of traffic crashes a sobering reminder
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor It was like I was watching real life in slow motion. I eased my foot off the accelerator as the pickup in front of me began to fishtail. Two other cars were in the lanes to my right — directly in the path of the out-of-control truck. After my […]
Continue ReadingRIBBON CUTTING: Shrimp & Co. Express
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Shrimp & Co. Express Aug. 2, at 3503 W. Baker St., Plant City. For more information, call (813) 752-9040 or visit shrimpcoexpress.com.
Continue ReadingAmerican Heritage Girls troop earns top award for area service
By Amber Jurgensen | Staff Writer The American Heritage Girls Troop FL1107 has earned the Gold Presidential Service Award for serving more than 1,000 hours of community service last year.
Continue ReadingOBITUARIES: 08.02.12
Bruce Crumpton, Jacqueline Elspeth Cudmore Grace and James L. Tomlinson
Continue ReadingHillsborough bus routes available Wednesday
Hillsborough County Public Schools Transportation Department will post bus stop information for the 2012-2013 school year online Wednesday, Aug. 1, at www.sdhc.k12.fl.us/Transportation/routes.asp.
Continue ReadingPlant City police adds six officers
The Plant City Police Department welcomed six new police officer recruits July 23.
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