Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office detectives released this afternoon the name of one of the suspects they believe shot a Plant City father and son Oct. 21, during a series of crimes. Sheriff’s Office detectives have issued an arrest warrant searching for Stefan Jackson, 28, of Plant City, on charges of home invasion, kidnapping, aggravated battery with […]
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Author to present postcards in Plant City
Residents will get a glimpse of Plant City’s past during a special program on postcards Oct. 21, at Bruton Memorial Library. In conjunction with Viva Florida 500, Liz Coursen has been traveling the Sunshine State in celebration of its 500-year anniversary of Juan Ponce de León’s arrival on the East Coast. She will present the […]
Continue ReadingPlant City’s First Baptist selects new pastor
The search for a new pastor for Plant City’s First Baptist has come to an end. The congregation of Plant City’s largest church approved Dr. Brian Stowe Oct. 13, as its new leader. His first day will be Dec. 8. “He is extremely genuine,” said Coleman Davis, chairman of the pastor search committee. “He is […]
Continue ReadingKeel & Curley Winery to host first Biertoberfest
IF YOU GO BIERTOBERFEST WHEN: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Oct. 19 WHERE: Keel & Curley Winery, 5210 W. Thonotosassa Road WEBSITE: keelandcurleywinery.com/events/biertoberfest.php Keel & Curley Winery will celebrate the introduction of its new beer label, Two Henrys Brewing Company, this weekend with a hopping kick-off party. The Plant City winery’s first Biertoberfest will take […]
Continue ReadingPlant City High inducts Duane Ackerman
Duane Ackerman was inducted Oct. 14, into the Plant City High School Hall of Fame . A member of the Class of 1960, Ackerman didn’t accept the distinction because of his triumphs. Instead, he wants to motivate students to reach for the sky. He spoke to groups of students all morning on the secrets to […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 10.17.13
The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Plant City Police Department. OCT. 7 THAT’S JUST COLD 610 block of Coronet Street. Residential Burglary. The victim stated he was out of town, and, when he came home, he noticed his window A/C unit and some of his clothes had been […]
Continue ReadingOwner to sell Plant City Beverage Castle
After less than eight months, the owner of Beverage Castle is selling the Plant City-based business. Owner Scott Wright said his $60,000 price tag for the building, 8 N. Lake Blvd., and inventory, is a bargain. The inventory alone is worth about $75,000, he said. Following his father’s death, Wright purchased the business in February […]
Continue ReadingCity’s park, road projects nearing completion
Plant City Manager Greg Horwedel updated city leaders on eight projects currently underway in the community at the Oct. 14 City Commission meeting. Mayor Mary Thomas Mathis said she was impressed that there were so many projects during a time of economic hardship. “That is (a testament) to you and (the) staff, and I just […]
Continue ReadingGaleno completes Marine boot camp
Plant City native Justin Galeno graduated Oct. 11, from the U.S. Marines boot camp. He is visiting his family in Plant City, until he ships out Oct. 21, to his next duty station, Jacksonville, N.C. “This is the proudest moment of my life … to know that I filled the big boots, just like I […]
Continue ReadingTwin scouts renovate Plant City theater
Anyone who spends 10 years doing something they love is bound to miss it when it is gone. Twins Chris and Spencer Tatum, 17, have just about a month to go before they age out of the Boy Scouts program, and they’d like to keep going by becoming Eagle Scouts. To do that, they’ve had […]
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