St. Peter’s Episcopal Church is one of the only historical churches in Plant City to still meet in its original building, but after more than a century, it’s time for some touch-ups. The church has maintained its historical integrity throughout numerous renovations since it was built in 1908, and rector Tom Thoeni thinks another project […]
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Plant City police recruiting officers
The Plant City Police Department has eight open positions for new officers, which will remain open until they are filled. “Retirements hit us hard,” Lt. Jerry Stwan said. “We’ve had four retire just in the last couple of months.” All four of those former officers had entered the police department’s Deferred Retirement Option Plan. After […]
Continue ReadingP.C. saddles up for Pink Your Pony Trail Ride
Forty-five riders and their horses made their way down a rural trail in Dover last year. But, it was no ordinary outing. The group was dressed in all pink — including the horses. From camo to a knight and warhorse, the group was part of the Pink Your Pony Trail Ride to benefit breast cancer. […]
Continue ReadingKeel and Curley files suit against residents who opposed rezoning
It was an issue that packed the Hillsborough County Commission chambers in downtown Tampa this summer. Keel and Curley Winery fought for a modification to its zoning to allow its new brewery, Two Henry’s Brewing Company, to operate. In the end, the commission voted unanimously for the rezone, ending in a victory for the winery […]
Continue ReadingCougar Cave offers students real business experience
Students who forget a pen in class no longer will have to ask their neighbors to borrow one. Cougar Cave, Durant High School’s new school store, held its grand opening and ribbon cutting Thursday, Sept. 18. The store is tucked away beside the lunchroom and has everything from notebooks to highlighters. Most items are under […]
Continue ReadingSmoke testing to take place
Utilities Maintenance will conduct smoke testing Oct. 7 to 9, on all sewer lines on West Morrell Drive, Tangerine Court, West Langford Drive, Cedar Drive, Hughes Drive, Hickory Street, McLeod Drive, Essex Drive, West Prosser Drive, Oakwood Estates Drive, Fox Gate Court, Tozier Place, Citrus Landing Drive, Orange Bud Way, South Evers Street, Waller Street, […]
Continue ReadingRep. Ross receives farm bureau award
U.S. Rep. Dennis A. Ross was recognized with the Friend of Farm Bureau award for the 113th Congress. This award is presented to members of Congress who are receptive to the needs of farmers in their state by sponsoring, co-sponsoring and voting for legislation that will address high-priority agricultural issues. buy tamiflu online buy tamiflu […]
Continue ReadingWelcome to the world
Jonathan and Valrie Humphrey, of Plant City, announce the birth of their son, William Armistead Humphrey. He was born Thursday, Sept. 11, at St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital. He weighed 9 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 22 inches long. He joins two sisters, Heidi and Hanah. Grandparents are Don and Mary Humphrey, of Plant City; Deniece […]
Continue ReadingPlant City roads to close for gas pipeline safety test
Several Plant City roads will be closed on Wednesday, Sept. 24 as Florida Gas Transmission Company plans to re-test 17 miles of natural gas pipeline using water. The test is part of its ongoing pipeline safety management program. The test will take place from midnight to 4 a.m. The pipeline runs primarily along the streets of Hillsborough County. The following […]
Continue ReadingStrawberry Festival announces 2015 theme
The Florida Strawberry Festival announced today its theme for the upcoming 2015 festival. “Come Join the Party!” was selected by festival officials in honor of 2015 marking the event’s 80th birthday. “We wanted our theme this year to reflect the milestone of our 80th birthday,” said General Manager Paul Davis. “For 80 years our festival […]
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