Florida Rep. Dan Raulerson has been selected to act as the chair for the Hillsborough County Legislative Delegation Meeting. The 2014 Hillsborough County Legislative Delegation Meeting will take place beginning at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at the Hillsborough Community College Dale Mabry Campus in the Student Services Auditorium, 4001 W. Tampa Bay Blvd., Tampa. […]
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Author to hold book signing
Becky S. Knighten has published a book of poems she has been writing since 1997. “Feelings” is available on Amazon and at her book signing from from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at Ken Jameson Studio, 1404 W. Granfield Ave. The book of a dozen poems explores different types of emotions and […]
Continue ReadingPCHS students receive awards
Twelve Plant City High School students were awarded the 2014 Jan Henrick Achievement Award. This award is selected by teacher nomination and recognizes students who have overcome obstacles. Plant City High School award winners included: Yesica Boxtha, Leslie Carlisle, Evelia Fabian-Olivera, Justin Felix, Ana Karina Gregorio, Lizbeth Gutierrez, Marcus Jenkins, Jose Patino, Kionsha Ragins, Qumarrius […]
Continue ReadingGreat American Teach-In brings new lesson plan to area schools
In the quiet auditorium of Knights Elementary, musician Cliff Brown tunes his guitar, preparing for one of the most educational performances of his career. Standing alone on stage, the students file in, murmuring about his instrument. He starts strumming. They stop talking. One 30-minute mini concert later, and the students are convinced they, too, want […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 11.28.14
The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Plant City Police Department. NOV. 2 THE EDGE OF REASON 2900 Block Blain Acres Road. Found Property. Officers responded a suspicious vehicle stopping and the occupant throwing an object into a ditch. Upon arrival, the vehicle was no longer on scene. Officers […]
Continue ReadingBand honored at music awards
Larry Clark can be seen around Plant City playing saxophone and flute at open mic events and church services. But this represents only a fraction of his musical endeavors. He has been a member of a rhythm and blues band called The Sensational Epics since it formed in 1963 in South Carolina, and this month, […]
Continue ReadingLights of Love: Behind the Scenes
One night each December, McCall Park is set aglow with a sparkling Christmas tree and other decorations during Lights of Love, a fundraising event for the South Florida Baptist Hospital Foundation. This year’s Lights of Love will be Thursday, Dec. 4, and proceeds will benefit the hospital’s surgery center expansion. Each year, the event goes […]
Continue ReadingBruce Rodwell named 2014 Christmas Parade Marshal
The Plant City Christmas Parade’s Board of Directors decided on the theme, “Celebrate the Season” for 2014, and the man to lead the festivities is Bruce Rodwell. “I consider it a great honor, and I’m looking forward to it,” Rodwell said. Rodwell, who spent more than 40 years working in the produce industry, came to […]
Continue ReadingFirst Baptist Church gets musical with Christmas concert
First Baptist Church is known for its annual Christmas play, but the church plans to mix things up in 2014. This year, an audience will be treated to the unique sounds of Denver and the Mile High Orchestra. “They’re a very talented Christian group,” Director of Technical Ministries Jay Ballard says. “They have a fresh […]
Continue ReadingBusinesses spruce up for annual contest
Plant City businesses are gearing up for what may be the biggest rivalry of the year: the annual Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce Christmas Tree Contest. And although it pits different businesses against one another for the title of town’s favorite tree, the competition is a friendly one. This year’s contest will include 20 […]
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