Plant City’s Mystery Dinner Theater will return with a two-night run of “A Dangerous Night on a Desert Isle.” Shows will take place Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7, at HCC John R. Trinkle Center, 1206 N. Park Road. Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner is served at 6:30 p.m., and the show begins […]
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Plant City YMCA to honor George Banning
The Plant City Family YMCA announced last week George Banning as the recipient of its 2014 Strong Leader Award. Banning will be honored at the 12th annual Strong Leader Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, at the HCC Plant City John R. Trinkle Center, 1206 N. Park Road. After serving as a U.S. Air […]
Continue ReadingThree Plant City-area FFA chapters receive Premier Status
Three local school FFA chapters obtained Premier Status by the Florida FFA Association. Tomlin and Turkey Creek middle schools and Plant City High School were among the 37 schools statewide to receive the distinction. “I think that it is really important that they are recognized for their work,” said Plant City High’s FFA adviser Leigh […]
Continue ReadingFirefighters find footing in Plant City Fire Rescue
It’s been a couple of months since new firefighter-paramedics Nickolas Cantalupo and Nicolette Anciulis had their Swearing-In Ceremony. So far, they’re on fire, working to complete their orientation. For both, Plant City Fire Rescue is their first job in the public safety field. And, they’re happy to be part of the family. Nickolas Cantalupo When […]
Continue ReadingFlorida lawmakers break bread at Plant City chamber’s Eggs n’ Issues
Florida state lawmakers representing eastern Hillsborough County addressed attendees of the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce’s Eggs n’ Issues Legislative Breakfast June 3, at the Strawberry Festival Expo Hall. Sen. Tom Lee and Reps. Dan Raulerson, Jake Raburn and Ross Spano each shared their thoughts about the recent session. “I thought it was a […]
Continue ReadingMcDonald’s to super-size Plant City student’s art
Emily Fry just wanted to earn some extra credit in her art class at Plant City High School. Teacher Niki Carpenter told her she could earn the bonus points by entering a county-wide contest hosted by Caspers Company McDonald’s Restaurants. All she had to do was create a piece to promote voting. In a 50-minute […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 06.05.14
The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Plant City Police Department. MAY 2 DRUG PROBLEM 2600 block of James L. Redman Parkway. Found Narcotic Pills. Officers responded to the Loss Prevention Office in reference to officers finding a black bag, which contained unmarked blue pills. The property was turned […]
Continue ReadingPlant City student wins history award
Plant City High School junior David PeQueen received the Sons of the American Revolution Award for excellence in American history. The winner is selected by the history department of Plant City High. Dr. Don Humphrey represented the Major John Devane Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution of Plant City and presented the award […]
Continue ReadingPlant City approves tax exemptions for Toufayan Bakeries expansion
The approval process took only a few minutes, but the potential ramifications of the Plant City Commission’s actions this week should have lasting impacts in the community. City commissioners approved May 27, an ordinance that grants Toufayan Bakeries ad valorem tax exemption as an incentive for the company to build an $8.9 million expansion at […]
Continue ReadingCriminals target Plant City gas stations in skimming operation
Plant City residents beware: Criminals using a credit card-stealing tactic called “skimming” have targeted local gas stations in recent weeks. The Plant City Police Department has experienced an increase in complaints of fraudulent credit card charges. Anecdotally, more than a dozen residents have reported incidents of fraud through social media outlets such as Facebook. Leslie […]
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