By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor As one politician with roots in Plant City’s government vacated his seat in the Florida House of Representatives, voters gave another the nod.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Political watch parties
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor It was a packed house at O’Brien’s off Alexander Street in Plant City for Dan Raulerson’s campaign watch party. Raulerson beat Democrat Jose Vazquez for the District 58 seat of the Florida House of Representatives.
Continue ReadingRIBBON CUTTING: Strong Tower Insurance
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Strong Tower Insurance Nov. 7, at 1003 S. Alexander St., Suite 11, Plant City. For more information, call (813) 708-0001 or visit mystrongtower.com.1
Continue ReadingAnnual rummage sale
An anual rummage sale will be taking place at Plant City Towers on Saturday, Nov. 10 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds will help support the residents’ Thanksgiving dinner. Furniture, clothing and other items will be available.
Continue ReadingGarden Club plants fall tour
The Plant City Garden Club will host a fall garden tour of five beautiful private gardens from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 10.
Continue ReadingPlant City man dies in motorcycle crash
A Plant City man died Nov. 3, when he crashed his motorcycle on Frontage Road near County Line Road.
Continue ReadingBody found near Plant City RV park
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded Nov. 3, to an apparent drowning near a Plant City RV park.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Antioch Days
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor Photos submitted by the East Thonotosassa Baptist Church The seventh annual Antioch Days celebration took place Nov. 3. Antioch Days is a time set aside each year to celebrate the 1854 founding of the Church at Antioch. “It is a solemn recognition of the faithfulness and dedication of early Christians-who in […]
Continue ReadingRIBBON CUTTING: Hungry Gator Meat Market
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Hungry Gator Meat Market Nov. 2, at 206 S. Evers St. For more information, call (813) 752-6328 or visit facebook.com/hungrygator.
Continue ReadingCapt. John Borders promoted to deputy chief of police
The Plant City Police Department announced this morning Capt. John Borders has been promoted to the rank of deputy chief of police.
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