Those who enjoyed the classic Florida novel, “A Land Remembered,” will be in for a treat next week. The Friends of the Bruton Memorial Library are bringing Patrick “Rick” Smith Jr., son of author Patrick Smith, to Plant City to give a presentation about the book and his father’s life. “Few, if any, books have […]
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Cops Corner 02.06.14
JAN. 9 SNEAKY, SNEAKY 2600 block of James L. Redman Parkway. Retail Theft/Dealing in Stolen Property. The suspect came to the Plant City store and took merchandise she had not paid for to the customer service desk. She then presented a receipt from the Gibsonton Walmart in an attempt to obtain a refund on the merchandise. She […]
Continue ReadingBlueberry pageant sign-ups continue Saturday
Registration for the second annual Blueberry Festival Pageant sign up will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at Keel and Curley Winery, 5202 Thonotosassa Road. buy suhagra online https://bartaco.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/suhagra.html The 7-to-9 and 10-to-11 age groups are full, so don’t delay for the other groups. Only 20 spots will be available in […]
Continue ReadingCity honors board members
Plant City Mayor Mary Thomas Mathis honored nine residents for their long service on various boards during the City Commission’s Jan. 27 meeting. The honorees include: Marlene C. Baskin, Housing Authority (35 years) Randell L. Platt, Board of Adjustment (20 years) Judy Vogel, Board of Adjustment (20 years) Shelby Bender, Historic Resources Board (20 years) […]
Continue ReadingOne injured in mobile home fire
A fire that broke out Monday morning in a mobile home sent one person to the hospital with minor injuries, according to Hillsborough County fire officials. The fire was reported about 10:18 a.m. at 3713 Bruton Road, authorities said. When firefighters arrived, they found the home engulfed in flames. A lack of fire hydrants in […]
Continue ReadingPlant City police arrest murder suspect
Plant City Police Department detectives charged 26 year-old Jarvis Duff, of Plant City, last week, with the murder of Edward Lewis. Lewis was found shot to death in August 2013, outside his Plant City home on West Warren Street. At the time, detectives believed the motive for the homicide was robbery. Duff has been charged […]
Continue ReadingSheriff’s Office completes 2014 GangNet
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office investigators arrested 13 gang members following its GangNet 2014 operation in District 2, which includes Plant City. Between Jan. 27 and Feb. 2, the Sheriff’s Office conducted warrant pick-ups, residential probation checks, curfew compliance checks and an increased presence in known gang areas, with both uniform and non-uniform personnel. Gang arrests […]
Continue ReadingLions Club collecting eyeglasses
Got any extra eyeglasses cluttering your drawers at home? online pharmacy glucophage for sale no prescription pharmacy If so, the Plant City Lions Club wants them. The club is accepting donations of used eyeglasses, which are used to help people throughout the world. Donors can simply drop their glasses off at boxes at the following […]
Continue ReadingNate Kilton named 2014 Chamber chair
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce welcomed its 2014 board and said good-bye to its outgoing directors at the 32nd annual Chairman’s Banquet Jan. 30, at the HCC Plant City John R. Trinkle Center. Nate Kilton, of Sedita Kilton & Company and Sedita Kilton Life & Wealth Management LLC, was named the 2014 chairman. […]
Continue ReadingVIDEO: Meet the 2014 Florida Strawberry Festival Queen and Court
Associate Editor Amber Jurgensen met with the 2014 Florida Strawberry Festival Queen and Court for the first time Jan. 28, for this exclusive video. We hope you enjoy. Special thanks to 2014 Queen Jessi Rae Varnum, First Maid Lindsey English and court members Macaley Barrow, Kallee Cook and Caitlyn Kent!
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