Dealing with the loss of a loved one can be tough, especially during the holiday season. At Haught Funeral Home, directors Howard Johnson and David Wolf helped Plant City residents manage their grief with a Service of Remembrance Dec. 10, in the funeral home’s chapel. “Most folks aren’t real good at talking about death under […]
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Plant City Woman’s Club helps students put best feet forward
Eager students lined up Dec. 10, ready to get their feet into a new pair of kicks at Bryan Elementary. Their old, worn shoes would be replaced just in time for Christmas, thanks to the Junior Woman’s Club and their annual shoe drive. James Hardie partners to sponsor Bryan. But, it’s the club that spends […]
Continue ReadingPolice uncover drug operation at car dealership
The Plant City Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit, along with its Emergency Response Team, executed a search warrant at Strategic Auto Sales last week, netting one arrest, drugs and a firearm. The investigation into Strategic Auto Sales began when detectives received citizen complaints that one of the individuals associated with the business, located at 901 […]
Continue ReadingCity dedicates Railroad Viewing Platform and Tower
Plant City leaders celebrated the opening of the community’s new Railroad Viewing Platform and Tower with a private reception program Dec. 14, at the platform. City Commissioner Mike Sparkman hosted the event, which recognized the sponsors, contractors, vendors, committee members and key supporters who helped fund and build the platform. The site will include plaques […]
Continue ReadingMan hospitalized after overnight house fire
A 72-year-old Plant City man was hospitalized after a home caught fire late last night. According to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue reports, a crew responded to a fire at about 11:30 p.m. Dec. 15, at the home at 2303 South Wiggins Road. The crew was flagged down by a 50-year-old female, who had her 72-year-old father lying in […]
Continue ReadingRobinson teacher wins two awards
It’s been a good year for Kelli Rowland. Some may venture to say she’s earned an A+. The Robinson Elementary teacher won two awards, Teacher of the Year for her school and Reading Teacher of the Year for Hillsborough County. So, it’s not hard to see the passion she has for her students. “I want […]
Continue ReadingPlant City’s downtown parks to remain dry
Opponents of a proposed change in Plant City’s alcohol policy say city commissioners saved the very heart of the community when they opted not to allow beer and wine to be sold at events held at McCall Park and the newly named Robert W. Willaford Railroad Museum. Twenty residents, business owners and church leaders spoke […]
Continue ReadingSpringhead singers lift up voices for Christmas season
Anyone looking for a dose of the Christmas spirit simply needs to drive down Sparkman Road on a Wednesday evening until they hear the singing. On the corner of Sparkman and Clemons roads sits Springhead United Methodist Church, and on its front steps are the musical members of its congregation. Their primary goal is to […]
Continue ReadingToy drive hot spots
During the holidays, many gift-givers’ first inclination is to take care of their families. The children want a Barbie Dream House or the Elite Nerf Gun. Mom wants that expensive knife set; Dad a new iPad. But different organizations, churches and even a couple of elementary-age angels are making sure those who are less fortunate […]
Continue ReadingObserver names Busch Gardens contest winner
We received dozens of amazing entries for our “Win Two Tickets to Christmas Town” contest, but James A. Beier’s entry stood out from the others. “My favorite Christmas carol is ‘Santa Claus is Coming to Town,’” he wrote. “My reason is I recently had an encounter with a little girl named, Brooklynn Santos, who was […]
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