Tampa Police detectives charged Justin Blackmon, 34, and Timothy Connell,29, with the armed carjacking that ended in a foot chase Oct. 16, in Plant City. EARLIER REPORT Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested two men this evening, in Plant City, in connection with Tampa carjacking. According to Sheriff’s Office reports, at about 12:30 p.m. Oct. 16, […]
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Have you seen this kitty?
Socks, an adorable 1-year-old, neutered male, has been missing since Oct. 14. He was last seen in The Hammocks of Walden Lake on Laurel Oak Drive. If you see Socks, call Veronica Prostko, (813) 716-0007.
Continue ReadingOrientation planned for 2014 Strawberry Festival pageant
Anyone interested in competing in the 2014 Florida Strawberry Festival Queens Scholarship Pageant must attend a mandatory orientation, which will take place at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, at the Florida Strawberry Festival Expo Hall, 2301 W. Oak Ave. Applicants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information, contact chairwomen Gail Lyons, […]
Continue ReadingCar connected to double homicide recovered in Dover
A car believed to be connected with a double murder in Brandon was recovered in the Dover area. Hillsborough County Sheriff David Gee has identified Charles Andre Martinez, 24, as a person of interest in the case. Martinez has no permanent address listed but is still believe to be in Hillsborough County. Currently, Martinez has two […]
Continue ReadingDouble-shooting reported in Plant City
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating a double shooting that occurred early this morning, in Plant City. According to Sheriff’s Office reports, at about 3:30 a.m., the Sheriff’s Office received a call reference shots fired at 2709 Chorba Drive, in Plant City. Deputies discovered two adult male individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. One male with gunshot to […]
Continue ReadingCanadian investment company buys 1,000 acres in Plant City
A Canadian real-estate investment and development firm closed Oct. 4, on more than 1,000 acres in north Plant City, in what is one of the largest land deals in the community’s history. Calgary-based Walton International Group purchased the 1,008-acre Cone-Graham property, located generally at the southwest corner of Knights Griffin and Charlie Taylor roads, for […]
Continue ReadingDuane Ackerman named Plant City High School Hall of Fame inductee
Duane Ackerman’s career has been the stuff of dreams. He served as vice chairman, president and CEO of BellSouth, navigating the company through mergers and changes in the industry. With his lifetime of business experience and tech-savvy nature, he’s been involved in numerous startups. Ackerman also serves on many distinguished boards, including those representing Allstate, […]
Continue ReadingPlant City resident shares heritage with annual flute gathering
Eleven years ago, Plant City resident Dock Green Silverhawk organized the first Silverhawk Native American Flute Gathering to share his Native-American heritage and love of its music. This year’s event will take place Oct. 19 and 20, at Withlacoochee River Park, in Dade City. “It’s a very laid-back and easy-going type of event,” Silverhawk said. […]
Continue ReadingMom plans Locks of Love drive
Marisol Ortiz has her hands full. Her house is filled with family members, including four children, one with autism. So, Ortiz decided to start a blog about two months ago to help her deal with her stresses of everyday life as a mother. Now, she is using her newfound outlet to help her community. Mari […]
Continue ReadingPlant City battalion chief retires
After more than 27 years serving at the Plant City Fire Rescue, Battalion Chief Henry Smith retired Sept. 30. Family and friends gathered Oct. 3, to celebrate his success. Smith started his career 32 years ago as a volunteer. He was working at the mines, when he got involved in civil service. At age 30, […]
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