Five scouts from Boy Scout Troop 5 will receive the award of Eagle Scout during a celebratory recognition ceremony at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 24, at the Norman McLeod American Legion Post 26, 2207 W. Baker St., Plant City. A Scout Court of Honor will be held on behalf of Chase Dunn, Michael Hahn, Isaac Rivers, Christopher Tatum and Spencer Tatum. The rank of […]
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Hillsborough commissioners approve Horwedel’s hiring
Hillsborough County commissioners voted 6-0 March 19, to hire Plant City Manager Greg Horwedel as their deputy county administrator. “I especially want to welcome Greg to our family,” said Commissioner Kevin Beckner. “(I) got to know Greg working on the transportation, as well as the violence prevention collaborative.” Horwedel will be County Administrator Mike Merrill’s […]
Continue ReadingChamber hosts Rep. Dennis Ross
U.S. Rep Dennis Ross was the featured speaker at the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce’s Contact Breakfast March 19, at the Florida Strawberry Festival Expo Building. Ross spoke on a plethora of topics, including immigration, health care, flood insurance and more. Silvia Dodson won the chamber’s Good Egg of the Month award.
Continue ReadingFDOT plans I-4 detours this month
The Florida Department of Transportation announced last week two days of Interstate 4 closures in Polk County, because of CSX railroad track repairs at the Kathleen Road overpass. I-4 will close westbound from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 29. Regional traffic will leave I-4 westbound at Exit 41 and follow the Polk Parkway […]
Continue ReadingHillsborough Title announces partnership
Hillsborough Title President and CEO Aaron Davis announced March 18, the acquisition of HomePlus Title, as well as the Hillsborough Title family of companies’ expansion into Polk County. It is the company’s second acquisition in four months. Through HomePlus Title, the company now will serve Polk County through offices in Lakeland and Winter Haven. “We […]
Continue ReadingStrawberry Festival Attendance, Spending Up
Thanks to plenty of good luck with the weather and a solid concert lineup, Strawberry Festival attendance and spending figures are both up from last year. According to General Manager Paul Davis, the Festival saw 531,659 people come through over its 11-day run – over 5,000 more than in 2013, when the final figure was […]
Continue ReadingPlant City man arrested on sex charges
The co-owner of the Hungry Gator Meat Market in Historic Downtown Plant City was arrested on sex charges, March 8. Christopher Shane Smith, 36, was arrested on two counts of lewd or lascivious battery, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. The victim was a girl under the age of 16. Both offenses occured at […]
Continue ReadingWEEKEND BEST BET: St. Patrick’s Day Weekend
St. Patrick’s Day Weekend — takes place Saturday, March 15, through Monday, March 17, at O’Brien’s Irish Pub & Grill, 1701 S. Alexander St. Saturday will feature two stages of live music, with the Rimfire Band from 3 to 6 p.m. (outside stage); The Peacemakers from 6 to 10 p.m. (outside stage); and Mama’s Kin […]
Continue ReadingDurant grad’s Air Force career takes flight
It is lunchtime, but Hole-in-One Donuts off Alexander Street is still bustling with breakfast customers. The Kun family operates the business, and it’s members always greet patrons with a smile. Tommy Kun once worked at the same counter, helping his dad, Sam, early in the mornings to prepare the shop for the breakfast rush. He […]
Continue ReadingWe hear wedding bells!
Brian and Karen Secor, of Plant City, are happy to announce the engagement of their youngest son, Corey Secor, to Taylor Hensley, of Ocala. Taylor is the daughter of Christopher and Theresa Hensley, also of Ocala. Corey and Taylor are planning a Nov. 15 wedding at Coon Hollo Corn Maze, in Micanopy.
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