Katherine “Ann” Robinson, 65, of Lithia, died June 6, 2014. She was a member of Central Missionary Baptist Church and was a retired school bus driver with Hillsborough County Public Schools. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Robinson. She is survived by her children, Lisa Colding (Kim), of Lithia; Bobby Robinson, of […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Leon E. Rubio
Leon E. Rubio, 77, of Plant City and formerly of New Jersey, died June 12, 2014. He was a servant of the Lord, with a generous heart and spirit. He is survived by his wife of 54 years; two children; seven grandchildren; and one sister. He loved his family and friends and he will be […]
Continue ReadingDoomsday prepper Martin Winters surrenders peacefully
With soiled shoes and soaked socks, the man who led federal agents on a two-day manhunt that stretched from Plant City to Valrico surrendered himself to the FBI Wednesday, June 18. FBI officials believe Martin Winters, 55, spent the past days in woods near his Valrico home. He arrived at the FBI dehydrated and hungry, […]
Continue ReadingHillsborough investigators searching for missing girl
A Florida Missing Child Alert has been issued for Ashley Lyon, of Valrico. Ashley is described as a white female, 16 years old, 5-feet-6, 175 pounds, black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen in the area of the 4700 block of Water Lark Way in Valrico, wearing a black tank top, black gym shorts and black vans […]
Continue ReadingStrawberry Crest student wins new car
One Plant City-area graduate is starting post-high school life in the fast lane. Strawberry Crest High School graduating senior Jose Sanchez-Flores won a brand new 2014 Scion XB car, when he drew the winning car key during the fourth annual Toyota of Tampa Bay New Car Giveaway June 14. Sanchez-Flores, 19, who is headed to […]
Continue ReadingMove over, Bill Nye, the Science Guy!
Briana Wyzinski graduated May 3, from Trevecca Nazarene University, in Nashville, Tenn. She is a graduate of Plant City High and the daughter of Don and Renee Corzine, of Plant City. Wyzinski double-majored in chemistry and biology and minored in mathematics. She also was active in many campus organizations, including the Alpha Pi chapter of […]
Continue ReadingDurant football kicks off yard sale
The first Durant Football Family Yard Sale will take place from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 21, in the school gymnasium, 4748 Cougar Path, Plant City. This is an opportunity for the community to support the program’s summer camp costs. Organizers are seeking donations of gently used items, as well as volunteers. For […]
Continue ReadingOBSERVED: Thanks, Dad, for the donuts
For at least a few weeks, I had our kids convinced I could hear everything. It all started after I overheard our son, Lyric, say something a teeny bit rotten from behind his closed bedroom door. Lyric! I scolded in my best Scary-Dad voice. Don’t say things like that! Confused, Lyric opened his door. Daddy, […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Astrid Manzano
Astrid Manzano submitted this photo of these beautiful rows of corn growing at Fancy Farms. The Plant City Times & Observer and Grimes Hardware have partnered to host the I Love Plant City Photo Contest. Winners will have their photo featured and receive a $15 gift certificate to Grimes […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Betty Lou Forbes Booth
Betty Lou Forbes Booth, 81, of Plant City, died June 9, 2014. Born Oct. 2, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Clara Chistian Booth. Survivors include a son, Tim Forbes (Penny); daughters, Sheila Forbes, Brenda Hazen (Gary) and Kathy Reece; brother, Allen Booth; sister, Thelma Johnson; 13 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. She […]
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