A new historical marker was installed May 13, during a ceremony to honor the founding of Bealsville. Located next to the Bealsville Recreation Center on Nesmith Road, the marker symbolizes the close-knit community that was founded in 1865, by former slaves from nearby plantations in Hopewell and Springhead. The original settlers include Steven Allen, Isaac […]
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Plant City leaders honor veteran Tony Christy
In two decades on the Plant City Commission and as former and current mayor, Mike Sparkman has met plenty of outstanding people throughout his career in public service. But none quite like Plant City Police Department officer and U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Tony Christy. Christy was injured Dec. 2, 2012, while serving in […]
Continue ReadingO’Reilly Auto Parts to open next month
Plant City’s newest auto parts store should open next month. Signage and front glass are now installed at Plant City’s O’Reilly Auto Parts, 1704 James L. Redman Parkway. The retail shop sits adjacent to the new RaceTrac gas station, which opened in January. Mark Merz, director of external reporting and investor relations for O’Reilly, said […]
Continue ReadingHCC Plant City to host open house
HCC’s Plant City campus will host an open house at 5 p.m. May 21, at the campus, 1206 N. Park Road, Plant City. The campus offers many dynamic programs that will be on display, such as its Vet Tech program. Who doesn’t want to pet a puppy? For more, visit news.hccfl.edu/campuses/brandon/hcc-open-house.htm.
Continue ReadingHerd Museum to host concert
JD Lewis Music will perform from 2 to 6 p.m. May 18, at The Herd Museum, 113. S. Palmer St. Lewis, a Florida native, is a Plant City-based singer-songwriter. He takes inspiration from Florida’s history. For more information, visit jdlewismusic.com.3.
Continue ReadingPlant City man among 92 arrested in prostitution sting
A 42-year-old Plant City man was one of 92 arrested during four-day prostitution sting by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office last weekend. Arles Greene, of Plant City, was arrested when he arrived at the undercover location after answering an ad posted by an undercover detective posing as a prostitute. He was charged with one count soliciting […]
Continue ReadingPCHS shines at Athena Society
Plant City High School was well represented at the Athena Society’s 2013 Young Women of Promise Luncheon April 4, at the Centre Club, in Tampa. Kellyanne Hurst was one of 10 junior girls in Hillsborough County selected for the Dr. Sylvia Richardson Young Women of Promise Class of 2013. Each recipient was presented with $500. […]
Continue ReadingCruising to Cozumel
Like mother like daughter. In the case of Marsha Passmore and Dodie White, the adage could not be more appropriate. For the past 14 years, the sisters taken their mother, Dora Beveard, on a tropical cruise for Mother’s Day. Not only are the sisters spoiling their mother, but also they are following in her footsteps. […]
Continue ReadingTax fraudster gets three years in prison
Rhonda Yvette Brooks, a Plant City resident, was sentenced to three years and six months in federal prison for tax fraud and aggravated identity theft. U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich handed down the sentence, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Tampa. Brooks was also ordered to pay $23,096 in restitution […]
Continue ReadingPCHS counselor to offer finance seminar tonight
Plant City High School College and Career Counselor will host a presentation on how to apply for and obtain student aid and scholarships at 6 p.m. May 9, at Edward Jones, 2501 Thonotosassa Road, Plant City. American Funds Divisional Wholesaler Jordan Bremerman also will present “Investing for Growth and Protection.” For more information, call Darlene […]
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