By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor Between science fair geniuses, all-star athletes and drama queens, it can be easy for a high-schooler to feel lost in the mix — especially if a student has to overcome unusual odds and hard life situations. But for 12 students at Plant City High School, it was a proud […]
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No charges filed in Thorpe shooting
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor A bonfire burns in the backyard of the home at 7427 Burnt Barn Ave. It crackles and flickers — much like the bonfire the Thorpe family started on Nov. 24. That was the night Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office received a call from 17-year-old Channing Thorpe, who reported he had […]
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By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor It was the Sunday before elections, and like many other political candidates, Hillsborough County Commissioner Al Higginbotham was feeling stressed. So his wife, Devon, suggested the couple go see Cirque Italia Act XII at the Museum of Science and Industry, in Tampa.
Continue ReadingHope Lutheran serves up hurricane relief
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor When Hope Lutheran Fellowship team leader Cathie Warner learned that Hurricane Sandy had left millions of people without electricity, water and even homes, it touched her heart and reminded her of her mission trips to faraway lands.
Continue ReadingRaulerson a man of his word
For newly elected Florida state Rep. Dan Raulerson, a bet is a bet. The former mayor and city commissioner — a diehard Florida State University fan — appeared at Monday’s commission meeting sporting a Gator blue-and-orange tie.
Continue ReadingCommission earmarks $2.3M for road repairs
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor City commissioners approved Monday a contract worth up to $2.3 million to repair roads throughout Plant City in 2013.
Continue ReadingSt. Clement church celebrates 100 years
St. Clement Catholic Church last week celebrated a century of faith in Plant City.
Continue ReadingHead-on crash kills Lithia woman
A retired custodian at Pinecrest Elementary School died Nov. 20, in head-on crash in Plant City.
Continue ReadingRIBBON CUTTING: Dental Associates at Walden Woods
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Dental Associates at Walden Woods Nov. 28, at 512 E. Alexander St. For more information, call (813) 752-3030 or visit dentalassociateswaldenwoods.com.
Continue ReadingRIBBON CUTTING: Gerber Collision & Glass
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Gerber Collision & Glass Nov. 28, at 1001 S. Alexander St., Plant City. For more information, call (813) 305-2044 or visit gerbercollision.com.
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