A third fire station was proposed for Plant City at the July 20 budget meeting. Currently, Plant City Fire Rescue is comprised of two stations that are divided into two response areas. A third station, Assistant City Manager Bill McDaniel says, would reduce response times while creating a third response zone. online pharmacy purchase nolvadex […]
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Woman shot in drug deal
Tangela Campbell, 38, of Plant City, was shot during a drug deal on Tuesday, July 28. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Campbell had gone with her son to purchase marijuana at a location on Frontage Road. During a conversation with the dealers, Campbell was shot in the neck. The suspects fled and Campbell was […]
Continue ReadingVisions Golf requests continuance; Aug. 13 rezoning meeting cancelled
On Wednesday, July 29, Visions Golf, the company that owns the two 18-hole golf courses in the Walden Lake community, requested a continuance regarding the rezoning meeting that was scheduled for August 13. Subsequently, the meeting has been cancelled and no new date has been scheduled. The previously scheduled meeting was to make a recommendation […]
Continue ReadingAmerican Legion Post 26, Auxiliary Unit 26 install new officers
On Tuesday, July 28, the American Legion Post 26 and Auxiliary Unit 26 installed new officers. The non-profit American Legion supports the Plant City High School ROTC program, Boy Scout Troop and Cub Scout Pack 5, among other organizations. The American Legion is currently seeking new members. The Auxiliary Unit is the largest female organization […]
Continue ReadingNoon Rotary inducts new president
Outgoing Noon Rotary President Brian Griffin welcomed incoming President Jeremy Burris at a meeting in June. online pharmacy purchase cialis-super-active online with best prices today in the USA Under Griffin’s leadership, Noon Rotary had two successful fundraisers that enabled the club to donate over $38,000 into the community. online pharmacy purchase spiriva online with best prices today in the […]
Continue ReadingDaybreak Rotary hosts code enforcement manager at meeting
The Daybreak Rotary hosted Tray Towles, code enforcement manager for the City of Plant City, at its July 27 meeting. Towles came from the Plant City Police Department one year ago to work in code enforcement. Since he started, he has used technology to create an electronic database, among many other updates. buy tamiflu online […]
Continue ReadingTimes & Observer awards announced
The final placements for the 2014 Florida Press Association Better Weekly Newspaper Contest awards have been announced. The Plant City Times & Observer won 10 awards, five first places, as presented at a luncheon Friday, July 27, in Lake Mary. First, Sports Feature Picture, Justin Kline First, Sports Page or Section, series 06.19.14 & 06.26.14, Jessica Eng, […]
Continue ReadingKaren Berry announced as new Plant City Times & Observer publisher
Karen Berry, owner and publisher of In The Field magazine, has been named publisher of the Plant City Times & Observer and joined the ownership group of the three-year-old weekly newspaper. Berry, a native of Plant City, will serve as publisher and oversee the operations of both publications. “I’m really excited about this opportunity to […]
Continue ReadingCity unveils new website
On July 23, the City of Plant City unveiled its new website. According to IT Director Kent Andrel, the new website is user-friendly and will benefit both Plant City residents and visitors. Those who visit the website can take advantage of the Notify Me program, which allows the public to subscribe to the city’s news […]
Continue ReadingPastor appointed at Cork United Methodist Church
On a typical Wednesday night, the parking lot at Cork United Methodist Church on Sam Allen Road in Plant City is host to only a few cars. The Rev. George Hatmaker, Cork United’s newest pastor, isn’t dissuaded. Hatmaker had his first Sunday as pastor at the church this month. The church has just over 90 […]
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