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PHOTO GALLERY: 2015 Eggs N’ Issues Legislative Wrap-Up Breakfast
The 2015 Eggs n’ Issues Legislative Wrap-Up Breakfast was held on Tuesday. Aug. 25, at the Expo Hall at the Florida Strawberry Festival Fairgrounds. Over breakfast and coffee, Representatives Jake Raburn, Dan Raulerson and Ross Spano, along with Sen. Tom Lee, told Plant City residents about their plans for the future and what they accomplished […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Back to School 2015
Summer has ended, and while students may be sad their all-day free play is up, they were also excited to get back in the classroom on the first day of school Tuesday, Aug. 25. The first bell rang first at Hillsborough County high schools, which start earlier than elementary and middle schools. In Dover, Strawberry […]
Continue ReadingTop of the Town 08.25.15
Top of the Town 08.25.15 | Plant City welcomed new teachers at a special coffee. Senshi Do Kai MMA entered a state tournament at Strawberry Crest High School.
Continue ReadingOne dead after car collides with train
UPDATE: The man who died after being hit in his vehicle by a train has been identified as Toriano Dempsey, 42, of Mulberry. By Times Staff An Amtrak train struck a vehicle Monday, Aug. 24, killing its unidentified driver, according to Florida Highway Patrol. The train was crossing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard at Jordan Road […]
Continue ReadingPHOTOS: Newbreed Florida State Open
The Senshi Do Kai MMA team went to Strawberry Crest High on Saturday to put its skills to the test, and the results were good. The school hosted the Newbreed Ultimate Challenge Florida State Open, a grappling tournament for mixed martial arts schools from around the state. Hundreds of competitors and fans filled the gymnasium […]
Continue ReadingPHOTOS: Riverview at Plant City
Plant City High started the season on a good foot Friday night, getting a 19-7 preseason win over Riverview. The Raiders did give a few players the night off, most notably wideout T.J. Chase, but still looked good throughout much of the game. Antoine Thompson caught a touchdown pass from Corey King to put Plant […]
Continue ReadingCutest Critter: Otto
Otto is the most fashionable pup in Plant City. Turkey Creek Animal Hospital and Animal Wellness Center have partnered to present a weekly Cutest Critter Contest. Entering is simple: Just submit a high-resolution photo (200 dpi or better) and a sentence or two about why your pet is the cutest. Include your name and contact information. […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Buttons Butler
Buttons Butler took this picture “waiting for his ride” in Plant City’s Historic Downtown District. Butler wins a Grimes Hardware Strawberry Town Cafe gift card. He can claim the card with an ID at Strawberry Town Cafe, 3161 Paul Buchman Highway. Do you have a picture that sums up the personality of Plant City? […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: 2015 New Teacher Coffee
It was a teacher talent showcase on Thursday, Aug. 20, at the Expo Hall at the Florida Strawberry Festival fairgrounds. New teachers from all Plant City schools participated in skits alongside their school’s principals for New Teacher Coffee, sponsored by the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce. Teachers were welcomed to Plant City with breakfast, […]
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