Longtime Plant City Commissioner Bill Dodson kicked off reelection campaign with a breakfast Feb. 13, at Johnson Barbeque. Dodson has been in continuous service to the City of Plant City for more than 39 years. He first arrived in Plant City in 1974 and worked as assistant city manager. His professional work experience includes a […]
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County commission proclaims Florida Strawberry Festival Days
online pharmacy buy zestril no insurance with best prices today in the USA The Strawberry Festival Queen and Court accepted a proclamation from the Hillsborough County Commission which proclaims Feb. 27 to March 9 Florida Strawberry Festival Days. Commissioner Higginbotham normally presents it the proclamation, but he was in Mumbai for the International Indian Film […]
Continue ReadingKerr named president of South Florida Baptist Hospital
Karen Kerr has been announced as president of South Florida Baptist Hospital. She has been serving as interim president since Sept. 3, after former president Steve Nierman left to take over as president of Winter Haven Hospital. Kerr is familiar with the BayCare health system. She served as director of Patient Care Services at South […]
Continue ReadingThief crashes stolen van on I-4
Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested a Lakeland man after he crashed a stolen vehicle while driving on Interstate 4. According to FHP reports, at about 12:41 p.m., Feb. 15, Gurnam and Sarbjit Hayre, of Winter Haven, were traveling eastbound on Interstate 4, east of McIntosh Road, when their vehicle became disabled. Gurnam Hayre pulled the […]
Continue ReadingVanguard Attorneys present PCHS with $1,000
Vanguard Attorneys recently presented $1,000 to Plant City High School in honor of the accomplishments of Kellyanne Hurst. The award is to be used by athletics to enhance the competitive sports programs. The Vanguard Award is given to a student athlete that is also involved in community service. The award is open to student athletes throughout […]
Continue ReadingVeterinary center looking for special needs family
Do you know a special needs child who could benefit from life-long canine buddy? The Veterinary Center at Fishhawk and the Hillsborough Animal Health Foundation announced they are canvassing the local community for a family with a special needs child to benefit from a black labrador puppy named Joy. Joy’s situation is just as unique as the […]
Continue ReadingNo injuries reported in Plant City brush fire
It took Hillsborough County Fire Rescue crews about one-half hour to extinguish a Plant City brush fire Sunday. According to Fire Rescue reports, crews responded Feb. 16, to 1120 Swilley Road, following the report of a large brush fire. The first crews that arrived on scene reported less than an acre of property was on fire, along […]
Continue ReadingPlant City teen launches prom dress drive
Prom is a timeless tradition that creates lasting memories for high school students before they start the next chapter of their lives. But when Plant City High School senior Chase Dunn was talking to his classmates, he found out some of those memories might not happen. Several girls said they weren’t going to attend the […]
Continue ReadingGood deeds shine at Walden Lake
The school day began like normal. After the bell rang at 8 a.m., students began to trickle into Walden Lake Elementary School in time to watch the morning announcements on TV. Two student anchors read what’s for lunch and joked about the weather. But, on that morning, there was a special announcement. Two students received […]
Continue ReadingGirls welcomed to American Heritage
On Saturday, Jan. 25, the “Joining Award” was presented to 16 girls as they were officially welcomed into American Heritage Girls Troop FL1107. The new members include Emily Holbert, Katie Catrett, Rosemary Lewis, Rylen Childers, Alivia Eben, Shelby Livingston, Katelyn Holbert, Payton Preti, Emma Livingston, Sarah Collins, Abigail McCranie, Chayce Preti, Brianna Secor and Natalie […]
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