VALRICO — A Durant woman was killed early Saturday when the vehicle in which she was a passenger crashed on Bloomingdale Avenue near Cade Lane, the Hillsborough Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies said Parker Hagin, 21, of Valrico was driving his 2006 Ford F350 pickup westbound on Bloomingdale at about 3:10 a.m. when he lost control and […]
Continue ReadingWEEKEND BEST BET: Mud Titan
Mud Titan — takes place Saturday, May 24, at 5701 Pless Road, Plant City. Race waves start every 20 minutes. Elites races start at 8:30 a.m. Runners can their waves during online registration for the race. Mud runners should arrive one hour prior to their wave time to allow for plenty of time to warm […]
Continue ReadingPlant City student wins Anne Frank Humanitarian Award
Plant City High School junior Emily Molinowski received recently the Anne Frank Humanitarian Award. The award recognizes humanitarian actions that better the lives of other individuals or a group. Harry Heuman, representing the Florida Holocaust Museum, presented the award. Molinowski is active with special-needs students and looks for ways to help them shine. She has […]
Continue ReadingPlant City’s Matt Hurley graduates from pharmacy school
Plant City’s Matt Hurley celebrated May 5, the completion of his studies at the University of Florida’s College of Pharmacy. Hurley already has been offered a position with Senior Care Pharmacy in Lakeland, which specializes in caring for the pharmaceutical needs of the elderly and special needs residents in the long-term care facilities. Hurley, who […]
Continue ReadingWINNER: Chris Black
Chris Black submitted this adorable photo of Anthony, who was rescued at just 2 days old and covered with ant bites. He’s now a healthy, happy, 1-year-old feline. The Plant City Times & Observer and Grimes Hardware have partnered to host the I Love Plant City Photo Contest. Winners […]
Continue ReadingPlant City freshman places second in Florida Farm Bureau Speech Contest
Ashlyn Yarbrough, a freshman at Plant City High School, recently placed second in the Florida Farm Bureau Speech Contest, held in Valrico. The topic for the speech was “Food security is an important issue to the people of the United States. How can Florida Agriculture continue to provide quality solutions for the future?” Yarbrough was […]
Continue ReadingHope Lutheran forms early-response team
Eight members of Hope Lutheran Church participated in a day long training April 28, to become certified as early responders in the event of a natural or man-made disaster. The training was done through The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Disaster Response. The Hope members are now a part of Lutheran Early Response Team and can […]
Continue ReadingChamber to celebrates Leadership 2014 graduates
Students in the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce’s 2014 Leadership Class will enjoyed a graduation ceremony at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 22, at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 302 Carey St. This is an event for the graduates and is by invitation only. RSVP by calling Jane, (813) 754-3707.
Continue ReadingObituary: Loutrell Brannon
Loutrell Brannon, 76, died May 15, 2014, in Plant City. She was a lifelong resident of Plant City and a member of Transforming Life Ministries, in Turkey Creek. She loved to sew and garden, but her most precious time was spent with her children and grandchildren. She is predeceased by her husband of 53 years, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Kathryn ‘Kathy’ Keehan Fox
Kathryn “Kathy” Keehan Fox, 80, of Plant City, died May 13, 2014. Born Jan. 25, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Mary Lauterbach Keehan. She was the beloved wife of 47 years of Richard Fox, who survives. Survivors also include a son, Gary (Randi) Fox; daughters, Linda (Dr. James) Sherman, Judith […]
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