It’s a chilling situation — an active shooter on a school campus. Just as fiercely as a threat enters through the doors, first-responders and police officers have to be ready. More than 60 officers from the Plant City Police Department recently completed training for this specific situation during a weeklong simulation exercise, at Plant City […]
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Twirlettes to host registration
The Hillsborough County Twirlettes will host registration for its upcoming season. Registration for Plant City will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 19, at Shiloh Charter School, 905 W. Terrace Drive. Classes are held from 3:15 to 4 p.m. Mondays and are open to girls from kindergarten through middle school. For more, call […]
Continue ReadingCalling PCHS’ Class of 1978
The Plant City High School Class of 1978 will celebrate its 35th class reunion this weekend. The festivities take place from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at Keel & Curley Winery, 5210 W. Thonotosassa Road, Plant City. The 35-year reunion fun continues from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Embassy Suites, […]
Continue ReadingDistrict nears completion on renovations
When Plant City students return to their respective schools later this month, many of them will enjoy improved learning facilities. Hillsborough County Public Schools is nearing completion on several major construction projects through Plant City. Renovations at Trapnell Elementary School top the list. The school is receiving a new canopy, as well as renovations to […]
Continue ReadingDowntown resident launches historic walk
Taking inspiration from proud historic towns such as St. Augustine, one Plant City resident is taking the task of ensuring the community’s rich heritage is not forgotten. Angie Davis, a resident of Historic Downtown Plant City for nearly three decades, is launching a new historic walking tour. The free, hourlong tour will begin at 6 […]
Continue ReadingPlant City teen arrested for fake bomb threat
Editor’s note: Per editorial policy, the identity of the juvenile defendant has been withheld from this report. One Plant City teenager is facing felony charges after he called the local Walmart Supercenter and reported a bomb inside the store. According to Plant City Police Department reports, at about 8:02 p.m. July 30, the teenager called […]
Continue ReadingPolice searching for Plant City shooting suspect
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Jose Alejandro Esparza, 32, who is wanted for attempted murder and domestic violence. Esparza and his stepbrother, Ramiro Silva, 22, of 2808 Chance Place, Plant City, got into an argument at about 8:30 p.m. Aug. 6. Esparza shot Silva in the face. It is unknown why […]
Continue ReadingHOMETOWN HERO: A World Away
She’s not even 2 years old yet, but already, Autumn Adair knows the distinct sound of an incoming call on Skype. When she hears the ring, she toddles excitedly over to the computer. For Autumn, Skype only means one thing: Daddy is calling. Plant City native U.S. Army Sgt. Thomas Adair, Autumn’s father, is five […]
Continue ReadingState releases 2013 FCAT grades
Of the 24 Plant City public and charter schools that took the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, only one showed year-to-year gains amid tougher tests, stricter grading standards and transition to Common Core State Standards. Knights Elementary earned Plant City’s only A grade this year, up from a B in 2012. Letter grades for Plant City’s […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 08.01.13
The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Plant City Police Department. JULY 15 CAUGHT RED-HANDED 2600 block of James L. Redman Parkway. Retail Theft. Officers responded to the store in reference to a suspect being detained by Walmart loss prevention for leaving the store without paying for merchandise. After […]
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