The Plant City Times & Observer is officially the Plant City Observer following a mutual split from the Tampa Bay Times.
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‘I am somebody’
Students at Lincoln Elementary told the stories of influential African Americans during their annual Black History Month performance.
Continue ReadingSheriff’s Office releases names in fatal Saturday stabbing
HCSO said James Meeks fatally stabbed Moses Wilson Saturday night.
Continue ReadingOne dead in stabbing on James L Redman Parkway
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a death at 4308 James L Redman Parkway after a fight resulted in the stabbing and eventual death of one man just outside the Plant City limits.
Continue ReadingStrawberry Crest student arrested after threatening rape
Deputies arrested the boy Friday as the Jan. 31 incident is investigated.
Continue ReadingPlant City High School vandalized with threatening message
Authorities are investigating following the discovery of a spray-painted message threatening violence at the school.
Continue ReadingMidtown gets first development
A team of investors, including two local businessmen, is turning the old Sweetbay into an entertainment center.
Continue ReadingMan arrested near Walmart after chase and tasing
Christopher Lee Jones attempted to steal a cell phone case and spray a police officer with mace, but was stopped.
Continue ReadingCity moves ahead with community center plans
The multi-million dollar project would replace the shuttered MLK Rec Center.
Continue Reading2.23.18 Haps
Hope Lutheran holds Teddy Bear Sunday, Plant City honors Billy Graham and local baseball legend dies at 89 years old.
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