The Plant City Observer is turning 12 this month, marking 12 years of serving Plant City with local news and timely information every week. As the source for updates on businesses, and community happenings in Plant City, the Observer has established itself as an invaluable resource for residents. In July 2015 I became Publisher of […]
Continue ReadingAround Town 7.3.24
We asked Plant City: What is your favorite song? Old or new. Nearer my God to thee by Allan Hall… just one of many favorites Sally Knight Raburn One In a Million Ray Reinhart Goodness of God Debbie West Harrell Amazing Grace Barbara Skaggs Ward How Great Thou Art Debbie Cribbs Build my mansion Betty […]
Continue ReadingDESANTIS APPOINTS CHRISTINE MILLER TO THE HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PLANT CITY RESIDENT IS EAGER TO SERVE RESIDENTS.
Continue ReadingObituaries 7.3.24
Miriam “Peggy” Park Miriam “Peggy” Park Webb, 94, of Plant City, Fla., born on Dec. 17, 1929, in Andalusia, Alabama, entered into eternal rest on June 25, 2024. She worked for Goodyear for 35 years and was a member of Bethany Baptist Church where she served on the Hospitality Committee, taught Sunday School, and worked […]
Continue ReadingSTRAWBERRY FESTIVAL DONATES $60,550
On June 26, the Florida Strawberry Festival presented the proceeds from its annual Strawberry Ball to the United Food Bank. A record-breaking total of $60,550 was presented to UFBPC Director Mary Heysek to assist with programs such as Feeding Our Community, Feeding Our Future, Feeding Out Legacy, and a monthly mobile pantry. These services provide […]
Continue ReadingFLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL HIGH-SPEED CHASE ENDS IN CRASH
On the evening of Tuesday, June 25, Florida Highway Troopers (FHP) located a motorcycle traveling westbound on Interstate 4 (I-4) near mile marker 35 in Polk County. The rider, 40-year-old Michael Javier Ormeno of Orlando, failed to stop and a pursuit ensued westbound on I-4 into Hillsborough County at speeds up to 140 miles per hour. […]
Continue ReadingBUSINESS IS GOOD IN PLANT CITY
There are local jobs.
Continue ReadingCutest Critter 6.27.24
Evie: Melissa Miller submitted this photo of Evie. This 3-year-old loves to be outdoors taking a walk on the wild side.
Continue ReadingGO OFF THE BEATEN PATH WITH ALL-NEW RIDGELINE TRAILSPORT TRIM
Mud, sand, dirt, rocky terrain and snow. Venture out whole-heartedly on any of these paths, beaten or otherwise, in the all-new TrailSport trim of the Ridgeline. For 2024, Honda has boosted its midsize pickup’s offering with an off-road-tuned suspension, steel underbody armor and all-terrain tires. The result is a truck that ensures confidence and poise […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 6.27.24
June 14 Double Check the Doors – Business Burglary 600 block of E. Alexander St Officers responded to the above location and met with the complainant who reported an unidentified suspect entered the location through an unlocked back door the previous night and stole a computer, scanner, and iPad. Lights On – DUI James L […]
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