Featured Future is a summer series where the Observer will highlight local student athletes who are preparing to continue their athletic and educational careers at the college level, or those who have already begun that journey.
Continue ReadingStrawberry Crest players take on USMC Built to Lead Football Camp
With two players in attendance, one Charger was named Defensive MVP
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Continue ReadingSupreme Court Decision on Race Places More Importance on Community Colleges
Hillsborough Community College, and others like it, will likely see a rise in their importance and impact on education in the wake of last week’s decision by the U. S. Supreme Court to ban the use of race as a criterion for university admissions. With the goals of making up for past discrimination and […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 7.6.23
This week on Cops Corner, Plant City Police investigate: A fraudulent withdrawal, a stolen vehicle and a missing firearm.
Continue ReadingAMVETS Post 44 makes $15,000 donation to K9 Partners For Patriots
The donation will completely cover the cost for one
veteran and their dog to go through the organization’s
24-week service dog training academy.
I Love Plant City Winner: Kathy Flemister
Kathy Flemister snapped this photo of a hibiscus blooming in her Plant City backyard.
Continue ReadingObituaries 6.29.23
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Continue ReadingAround Town 6.29.23
We asked Plant City: How do you celebrate 4th of July?
Continue ReadingPlant City native Bob Hobkirk to represent USA Triathlon at 2023 World Championships
The World Triathlon Championships will take place in Hamburg, Germany from July 13-16.
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