FORENSIC CLASS A former head of forensics offers classes to high school students so that they can learn more about crime scene investigation. Bill Thomas, born and raised in Plant City, spent a year in the Vietnam War serving as a U.S. Army combat military policeman. After Vietnam, he served in policing. After years of […]
Continue ReadingPLANT CITY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PURPOSE
The purpose of Florida’s Community Redevelopment Act of 1969 is to remove slum and blight from municipalities. In accordance with this act, the City Commission of Plant City established a Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) in 1981. The 1969 act allows communities to increase property taxes to finance improvements in a specified area. Plant City put […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 08.08.24
July 26 Porch Pirate – Felony Petit Theft/Resist w/o violence/Drug Arrest 500 block of W. Renfro St An officer located the subject after a homeowner reported her attempting to steal a package off the porch. The subject was arrested and transported to Orient Road Jail. Error – Burglary Vehicle 2600 block of E. Cherry St […]
Continue ReadingObituaries 08.08.24
Berlie C. Butler Berlie C. Butler of Mulberry, Fla., born on Aug. 7, 1943 in Lacoochee, died July 29, 2024, surrounded by loving family. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Cesar Hernandez Donu Cesar Hernandez Donu, a cherished husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2024, in Tampa, Fa., at the […]
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City 08.08.24
Kelsey Spell sent in this photo of a rainbow beautifully shining over Liberty Southern Baptist Church. God’s promise is remembered everywhere!
Continue ReadingAround Town 08.01.24
We asked Plant City: If you were stuck on an island what three items would you want to have with you? Fresh water, hooks and line. Thomas C. Chase Water filter, signal starters, and a book on how to build a raft! Plant City Creations, LLC Water a sleeping bag and short wave radio so […]
Continue ReadingPLANT CITY MAN RECEIVES $180,000 SCHOLARSHIP FROM U.S. MARINES
“I knew at a young age what my real calling was—to be in the United States Military,” said Michael Houghtling. “I had a role model that I looked up to and wanted to follow. That was my father. My father served in United States Army for three years, and I thought that was the coolest […]
Continue ReadingObituaries 08.01.24
Pat Ann Comstock Pat Ann Comstock, affectionately known as Pat, born on Nov. 8, 1942, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, was called home to be with the Lord on July 24, 2024. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Betty Jean Fisher Betty Jean Fisher, born to Raymond and Clevie Brown on June 6, 1931, was called home by the Lord […]
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City 08.01.24
Chris Hartz took this picture of a hawk on top of a garden statue.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 08.01.24
PET ADOPTION AND TREAT TASTING EVENT On Monday, August 5, the Plant City Tractor Supply store at 1803 Jim Redman Parkway will host a Pet Adoption Event from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The rural lifestyle retailer, a one-stop shop for all things pet, including a wide variety of food, treats, toys, crates, carriers, training […]
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