The Plant City Police Department is looking for a suspect that was involved in an armed robbery on Nov. 25. At about 7:20 p.m., an unknown black male suspect armed with a handgun approached an elderly female in the parking lot of The Strawberry Patch, 1703 E. Baker St. The suspect demanded money and struggled with […]
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Driver crashes into police patrol car
A Dover resident crashed into a police deputy’s patrol car while the officer was stopped at another unrelated car accident, Dec. 1. Joaquin Sanchez-Sanchez, 40, was arrested and charged with DUI with Property Damage and Expired Driver’s License, according to police reports. Around 7 p.m. Deputy Jonathan Winters, 27, was seated inside his marked police car […]
Continue ReadingStudents round up awards at county fair
Plant City-area students brought home titles to be proud of at the Hillsborough County Fair, the last two weekends in October. Hannah Spivey, a freshman at Plant City High School, earned the honor of Grand Champion, upon her first time competing in the fair’s poultry show. Spivey first started showing birds last year, when she […]
Continue ReadingP.C. commissioners vote to condemn historic house
The Plant City Commission voted unanimously Nov. 24, to approve the condemnation of the building at 709 N. Evers Street, which was significantly damaged in a fire 10 years ago. When the house was appraised in April 2014, it was determined that it would take $115,000 to repair the house to the point that it […]
Continue ReadingA Real Daughter of 1812
In a shady northern Plant City cemetery speckled with oaks, an intimate group of women gathered to bestow a special honor upon a 110-year-old grave. Even with the drizzling rain, the National Society United States Daughters of 1812 proceeded with its Nov. 22 ceremony at Mt. Enon Memorial Cemetery, marking the stoney grave of Nancy […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Civitan Club celebrates 60th anniversary
The Plant City Civitan Club celebrated 60 years of history and service at its meeting Thursday, Nov. 20. The club’s motto is “Builders of Good Citizenship,” and it has lived up to it. In the last 60 years, the club has financially sponsored or personally served Meals On Wheels, United Food Bank of Plant City, […]
Continue ReadingCity opens new dog park
Plant City pet owners have a new space where they can unleash their furry friends for safe exercise and playtime. online pharmacy antabuse online with best prices today in the USA Plant City’s dog park, on the north side of East Calhoun Street between Pennsylvania Avenue and Knight Street, is now open. Though some residential […]
Continue ReadingRaulerson to be HCDM chair
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. […]
Continue ReadingAuthor 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 […]
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