The new Burger King restaurant on Thonotosassa Road is now open. The fast food restaurant at 2415 Thonotosassa Road has a double-drive-thru, and drive-thru access doors that will enable staffers to greet guests and deliver their orders. There are 55 new team members that have been hired to work at the location. “We will focus on […]
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Hillsborough County Republicans collecting school supplies
Hillsborough Republicans are currently collecting back-to-school supplies and backpacks for Hillsborough County K-12 students to underscore the importance of a great start to the new school year. Items collected will be donated to the Hillsborough Education Foundation to be distributed to students. “Education is the key to opportunity, and we are the party of opportunity,” Deborah Tamargo, chair […]
Continue ReadingSales tax holiday begins Friday
Don’t forget the back-to-school sales tax holiday begins Friday, Aug. 7, and goes to Sunday, Aug. 16. During this holiday period, Florida law directs that no sales tax or local option tax (also known as discretionary sales surtax) will be collected on purchases of: Clothing, footwear and certain accessories selling for $100 or less per […]
Continue ReadingFamily dog injures toddler
A toddler in serious condition has been airlifted to Tampa General Hospital after a Hillsborough County Sheriff’s detective saw him in the mouth of a 50-pound dog. At about 8 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, Detective Jeffrey Harris was investigating an auto theft with a business owner at 3701 E. Trapnell Road when he saw the dog, […]
Continue ReadingFlorida Strawberry Festival purchases homes for parking lot
The Florida Strawberry Festival has purchased two homes near the Festival grounds that will be turned into parking lots. Paul Davis, general manager for the Festival, says that the organization is still waiting for permits for 1904 W. Palmetto Ave. and 1910 W. Palmetto Ave., which were purchased a few months ago. The homes are […]
Continue ReadingOne dead in Interstate 4 crash
One person is dead from a second crash in the last week on Interstate 4 near County Line Road. At about 8:23 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, Christian John Rayburn, 16, and Devon Ryan Wilson, 23, both of Lakeland, were driving in a 2008 Nissan east on I-4. It is unsure at this time which passenger […]
Continue ReadingCity employee celebrates retirement
The City of Plant City help a retirement party for employee Troy Martin Friday, July 31. Martin was the sanitation superintendent for 19 years. The retirement festivities were held at utilities maintenance building and included socializing and cake.
Continue ReadingHulls House offers AA programs
Hull House has added a new program to its list of substance abuse support meetings. Nar-Anon is a support group for friends and family members of those struggling with narcotics abuse. It takes place at 6:30 p.m. Sundays. Hull House is located at 203 N. Thomas Street. For self help lines call the AA Central Office […]
Continue ReadingLa Luna Death Cafe event to bring awareness to funerary arrangements
The Shepherd Family, owner of How Do You Say Good-Bye Final Event Planning Service, is hosting the first La Luna Death Café from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. August 8 at the 1914 Plant City High School Community Center, 605 N. Collins St. Attendees of Death Café may visit to discuss how to make the most […]
Continue ReadingOne dead in Interstate 4 car accident
A 51-year-old Madeira Beach resident was killed in a car accident on Interstate 4, west of County Line Road, at about 3 a.m. Friday, July 31. Robert Lee Haas was traveling east on I-4 on a 2006 Suzuki motorcycle in the center lane. When he switched to the inside lane, his motorcycle collided with the right rear of […]
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