For Hillsborough County Commission District 6, Republicans Margaret Iuculano and Don Kruse hope to earn their party’s nomination to face Democrat incumbent Kevin Beckner in November.
Continue ReadingShiloh rolls with wheelchair fundraiser
By Amber Jurgensen | Staff Writer Brenda Langston was immediately captivated by a wheelchair on display at a Kissimmee Vacation Bible School Clinic last spring. It was like nothing the pediatric nurse had ever seen. A concoction of everyday household items, the wheelchair was made of a basic white resin lawn chair that fit comfortably […]
Continue ReadingLove is in the air in Plant City!
The Rev. and Mrs. Dean Pfeffer, of Hope Lutheran Church, are excited to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristin, to Mr. Emad (Eddie) Attalla, son of Magdy Attalla and Afifa Soliman, of Riverview. Kristin is a 2003 graduate of Plant City High School and a 2008 graduate of the University of Tampa. She is […]
Continue ReadingAlexander Street extension on pace for 2014 completion
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer The Alexander Street extension project between Interstate 4 and north of Knights Griffin Road in Plant City is running on schedule for an early 2014 finish date.
Continue ReadingYouman’s Worship Center hosts dinner for Angel Nester’s family
By Amber Jurgensen | Staff Writer Family members described Angela “Angel” Nester as “sweet,” “a powerhouse” and “a beautiful singer” during a fundraiser for her family July 21, at Youman’s Praise and Worship Center. “She is probably the most-loved person you’ll ever meet,” Lynn Pointer, her aunt, said. “There’s been such an outpouring of people […]
Continue ReadingWork begins on Sydney Road water line project
By Amber Jurgensen | Staff Writer Work on a project to provide reclaimed water to several local businesses began yesterday. The $4.5 million Sydney Road Reclamation Water Project will add two-and-one-half miles of piping from the intersection of Victoria and Plant streets near the water reclamation facility along Sydney Road and end at the Walden […]
Continue ReadingPlant City officers to assist with RNC law enforcement
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor The Plant City Police Department will send 19 officers and two sergeants to assist with law-enforcement services during the 2012 Republican National Convention next month in Tampa.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 07.26.12
+ First Baptist saddles up for Cowboy Church Plant City’s First Baptist Church will combine faith and farm life with its Cowboy Church and “Not Ashamed” Baptism Celebration at 10 a.m. July 29, at the Plant City Strawberry Festival Agricultural Building, 303 N. Lemon St.
Continue ReadingRIBBON CUTTING: The UPS Store
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for The UPS Store July 24, at 1808 James L. Redman Parkway. For more information, call (813) 754-5533 or visit theupsstore.com.
Continue ReadingSenate candidate stumps in Plant City
A group of supporters gathered for a fundraiser event for the Tom Lee campaign July 14, at the home of David and Lisa Galloway. Lee is running for District 24 seat of the Florida Senate. “Plant City has always been a tight-knit community,” Lee said. “I’ve always enjoyed coming here. You’re rekindling a lot of […]
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