As the Aug. 26 primary election draws closer, the Plant City Times & Observer will be publishing profiles and Q&As from each of the candidates who will represent Plant City and its constituents. In this edition, we introduce the candidates for Hillsborough County School Board District 4: Terry Kemple, Dee Prether and Melissa Snively. MELISSA […]
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Plant City youth CSI program visits crime lab
Mya Woodard gathers around a crime lab window with the rest of her classmates, peering through the diamond-wired glass for a glimpse at a forensic specimen. Two severed hands float in a jar of formaldehyde. They were from a case in the 1970s, used to identify a Jane Doe. When she was put to rest, […]
Continue ReadingCounselor starts cancer campaign in friend’s honor
Hearing the news that a loved one has received a cancer diagnosis can be devastating. But, when Diana Johnson learned her friend and business partner, Jean Hehn, had the disease, she did not despair. Instead, she decided to take action and organize a campaign to raise research money in honor of Hehn. Although she has […]
Continue ReadingCommission uses emergency funds to repair leaking pipes
Because of an imminent safety hazard, Plant City commissioners approved the use of emergency funds for repairs to leaking pipes that have caused a depression in the center of Park Road near Interstate 4. Construction should end today. The Florida Department of Transportation reported the depression to the Plant City utilities department July 23. After […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Community Chorale seeks new singers
The Plant City Community Chorale is looking for new singers in preparation for its 2014 Christmas concert, A Family Christmas Festival. PCCC invites singers of all musical backgrounds and abilities to join others drawn to inspiring and engaging choral work. The 2014 Christmas Season enrollment begins Monday, Aug. 25. Members range in age from 25 to […]
Continue ReadingMosaic Co. donates to American Red Cross
The American Red Cross received a $100,000 grant from The Mosaic Company to support its “Prepare Florida” campaign to train and empower local communities to better prepare for disasters that Floridians may face. The grant from Mosaic also will help the Red Cross assist victims of hurricane and fire disasters with health and safety services […]
Continue ReadingYard sale to benefit Bealsville
The Bealsville community will host a large yard sale this weekend to benefit new education and recreation programs in the community. The sale will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at Glover School, 5110 Horton Road. Items include computers, clothes, school supplies and more.
Continue ReadingPlant City woman wins big on scratch off
The Florida Lottery announced Gertha Ulysse, 47, of Plant City, claimed a top prize in the $2 million JACKPOT Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery headquarters, in Tallahassee. Ulysse purchased her winning ticket for just $10 at C Mart, located at 2121 U.S. 98 N., in Lakeland. She chose to receive the winnings in a one-time, lump-sum payment in […]
Continue ReadingBREAKING: County approves Keel & Curley rezone
Hillsborough County commissioners approved today a rezone request that allows Keel & Curley Winery to continue operating its craft brewery, Two Henrys Brewing Company. The unanimous decision came after testimony from Plant City residents both in support and in opposition to the rezoning. For a complete story, pick up Friday’s edition of the Plant City […]
Continue ReadingHillsborough County Commission District 7: Tim Schock (REP)
As the Aug. 26 primary election draws closer, the Plant City Times & Observer will be publishing profiles and Q&As from each of the candidates who will represent Plant City and its constituents. In this edition, we introduce the candidates for Hillsborough County Commission District 7. District 7 candidates include Republicans Al Higginbotham, Don Kruse, Robin Lester […]
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