Ashley Bogue took this picture of her daughter on the porch before lunch with the family. The Plant City Times & Observer, State Farm Insurance agent Tony Lee and The Corner Store have partnered to host the I Love Plant City Photo Contest. Winners will have their photo featured and receive a $10 gift […]
Continue ReadingHypnotist to visit Bruton library
Thinking about shedding a few pounds in 2014? Certified hypnotist Darryl Schumacher will share how hypnosis can help with weight loss from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St., Plant City. For more, call (813) 757-9215.
Continue ReadingNo serious injuries in car/train crash
Plant City Police Department officers responded today to a crash between a car and a train. According to police reports, the driver attempted to go around the railroad crossing arms on Woodrow Wilson Street between Reynolds Street and Sammonds Road. At that moment, an Amtrak train collided with the vehicle, taking the entire back end […]
Continue ReadingMan shot at Plant City bowling alley
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating a Dec. 27 shooting at the Family Bowl, in Plant City. According to Sheriff’s Office reports, Harrison Cumbie got into an argument with the suspect at about 11:47 p.m. Dec. 27, in the parking lot of Family Bowl, 2250 E. U.S. 92. During the fight, Cumbie was shot once […]
Continue ReadingBaby Parade sign-ups coming
Registration for the 2014 Florida Strawberry Festival Baby Parade will take place from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at Plant City Mortgage, 1507 S. Alexander St., Suite 101 Plant City. Sign-ups for 1- and 2-year-olds will be from 8 to 9 a.m.; 3- and 4-year-olds from 9 to 10 a.m. Spaces are limited […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Cheryl Bierna
Walden Lake resident Cheryl Biernat snapped this amazing shot of a cotton-candy sunset. She calls it, “Dusk at Dinner.” The Plant City Times & Observer, State Farm Insurance agent Tony Lee and The Corner Store have partnered to host the I Love Plant City Photo Contest. Winners will have their photo featured […]
Continue ReadingCurious duo spotted downtown
If you were in Historic Downtown Plant City last week, you may have spotted two peculiarly dressed ladies popping in and out of shops. Mabel and Myrtle went door-to-door wishing business owners and shoppers Merry Christmas. The Plant City duo is available for surprise visits for a variety of occasions, including birthdays, anniversaries and more. […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 12.26.13
NOV. 28 STEREO STOLEN 200 block of Park Springs Circle. Larceny from a Motor Vehicle. An unknown suspect removed the entire front passenger window to gain access to a Dodge Charger and steal a Bose stereo/CD player. The glass was shattered but held together by the window tint and was placed on the side of the building. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Joe Berry Brock
Joe Berry Brock, 84, of Plant City, died Dec. 20, 2013, at Health Center of Plant City. Born Feb. 25, 1929, in Bainbridge, Ga., he was the son of the late Abrla; and two great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by sisters, Evelyn Wetherington and Emily. A funeral service will be at 3 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 26, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Ida Marguerite Bender
Ida Marguerite Bender, 96, died Dec. 16, 2013. She was born Dec. 21, 1916, in Gem, W. Va., on to Walter and Carrie (Bull) Moyers. She married William H. Bender, who is deceased. Mrs. Bender was a graduate of Glenville State College, Glenville, W. Va. She began her teaching career in her native West Virginia. […]
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