Sunshine State Bank’s new President Andrew Samuel has enough professional experience that made him stand out among other candidates for the post. But the India native also has a unique life story that lends to his value-based philosophy in leadership. This value-based emphasis was something the bank’s board members were looking for when they tapped […]
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City plans for transportation improvements
City engineers and other officials are busy with a number of transportation-related projects, some of which will be completed within weeks and others that have longer-term due dates. RAILWAYS Construction will start soon on a railroad spur to service Highland Packaging Solutions, a local plastics manufacturing company. The $250,000 project is being funded by a […]
Continue ReadingClosshey movie releases Tuesday
Plant City native Charleene Closshey scored a starring role in holiday movie “An Evergreen Christmas.” Beginning Tuesday, Nov. 4, it will be available in Walmart stores nationwide. The actress will sign autographs during a meet-and-greet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, at the local Walmart, 2602 James L. Redman Parkway.
Continue ReadingGee endorses U.S. Rep. Ross
Hillsborough County Sheriff David Gee announced his endorsement of U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross for re-election in the 15th Congressional District of Florida. “Dennis Ross is a friend and has been a strong representative for Hillsborough County in Congress,” Gee said. “We have worked together on numerous issues and he has fought hard to protect our community. He is a true friend to law […]
Continue ReadingPCHS students put in some work
Students from Plant City High School have donated their time to earn community-service hours and build their resumes by helping build obstacles for Romp in the Swamp II, a mud run 5K hosted by the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce. They met with chair Michael Watkins after school Oct. 22, to discuss plans. Romp […]
Continue ReadingStrawberry Queen orientation Sunday
The mandatory orientation for the Florida Strawberry Queen Pageant will take place beginning at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, at the Florida Strawberry Festival Grounds in the Charlie Grimes Family Ag Center, 2508 W. Oak Ave. Attending the meeting is the only way to obtain an application to the competition. Applicants must be accompanied by […]
Continue ReadingTurn your clocks back
Daylight saving time ends Sunday at 2 a.m., so be sure to move your clocks back one hour before going to bed Saturday night. This means the evenings will start getting dark earlier — until the second Sunday in March, when daylight saving time resumes.
Continue ReadingPlant City police execute drug bust
The Plant City Police Department served a search warrant at a residence near a church Oct. 22 and ended up finding more than six pounds of marijuana and almost 200 prescription pills. The investigation at 1010 N. Palm Drive was initiated after citizens made their concerns known to the department about suspicious activities at the […]
Continue ReadingBREAKING: Misti Whitfield found
Misti Whitfield Celebration of Life WHEN: 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, WHERE: McCall Park, Historic Downtown Plant City. A reception will follow at Cuzzins, 111 S. Palmer St., Plant City. The 17-month search for a missing Plant City woman is over. Tampa Police Department detectives discovered the remains of a body Oct. 24, later confirmed […]
Continue ReadingCrash at Durant homecoming involves party bus; sedan
At about 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, a party bus carrying students to Durant High School’s homecoming dance hit a sedan at the intersection of Reynolds Street and Woodrow Wilson Street. Witnesses reported that the sedan pulled out into the way of the bus before the driver of the bus could slow down. An official […]
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