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City to forward Singletary investigation to FDLE
In a unanimous vote Feb. 10, city commissioners decided to send an investigative report regarding former Police Chief Steven Singletary to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Ethics Commission. City Attorney Ken Buchman prepared the letter of request this week. The forwarding would subject Commissioner Billy Keel to investigation. It was Keel who […]
Continue ReadingBlack Heritage Festival to honor local legacies
Although the entire month of February is Black History Month, the biggest celebration in Plant City is happening this weekend. The Black Heritage Festival, going on its 11th year, is operating under the theme “A Legacy to Fulfill,” honoring late influential figures in the community. Events will be held over four days — three of […]
Continue ReadingTurkey Creek Middle holds U-pick event
The Turkey Creek Middle School FFA Strawberry Project, sponsored by Astin Farms and Astin Strawberry Exchange, is under way. Turkey Creek is celebrating National FFA Week by having a Relay for Life Strawberry You Pick from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 and 22. All proceeds will go to the Relay for Life […]
Continue ReadingHillsborough Title acquires Paramount Title Corp.
Hillsborough Title acquired Paramount Title Corp. and its staff Dec. 31. The merger puts the Hillsborough Title family of companies in the top 1% of title agencies in the state. “We’re very excited,” said Aaron Davis, CEO and president of Hillsborough Title. “We are thrilled to be in business with such a well known and […]
Continue ReadingSgt. Ben Wilder honored
On Feb. 6, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office unveiled a display honoring Sgt. Ben Wilder, who was killed in the line of duty in July 1962. Wilder’s widow, Dorothy Wilder Alster, and her children attended the unveiling, as did some retired deputies who were on the scene with Wilder when he died. The displays depicted […]
Continue ReadingMichael Cameron named 2014 Citizen of the Year
The room fell silent before the winner of the Outstanding Citizen of the Year was announced Wednesday. The secret was finally revealed at the annual luncheon when previous winner Joe Sedita announced the recipient: Michael Cameron. “I wasn’t expecting this,” Cameron said. Cameron was joined by his wife, Terrie, son, Nicholas, parents, Gary and Sandra, […]
Continue ReadingCommission to send request to FDLE
In a unanimous vote, city commissioners made the decision to send an investigative report in regards to former police chief Steven Singletary to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Ethics Commission at the commission meeting Feb. 10. City Manager Greg Horwedel will prepare the letter of request this week. The forwarding would subject […]
Continue ReadingFundraiser launches for Durden family
Friends have launched an online fundraiser for the Durden family. George J. Durden, 29, of Plant City, died in a rollover car crash Feb. 8, on westbound Interstate 4, according to Florida Highway Patrol reports. His wife, Kasie M. Durden, 27, was transported to Lakeland Regional Medical Center, with critical injuries, including a broken neck, back […]
Continue ReadingTwo former commissioners have passed away
Two former Plant City commissioners have passed away. Commissioner Mike Sparkman made the announcement at yesterday’s city commission meeting. James Hoover suffered a fatal injury when the gun he was handling at his Plant City home accidentally fired. Also a dentist, he served on the commission from 1978 to 1982. Gerald Hooker died of natural […]
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