The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office continues to ask for the public’s assistance in helping solve the case regarding two women who disappeared late last year. The Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of the St. Petersburg Police Department, the Bradenton Police Department, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, as well as the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, has […]
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Man drives car through Plant City home
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office detectives have arrested the man who drove his truck into a Plant City home Oct. 4, in an attempt to harm the people inside. According to Sheriff’s Office reports, at about 3:05 a.m., Phillip Maurice Waller, 36, made threats to injure the occupants of a home in the 5200 block of […]
Continue Reading“Presents 4 Pets” campaign benefits local animal shelters
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor Every day, hundreds of pets like Sadie, a loving dog, are dropped off at animal shelters, given to veterinarian offices or abandoned on the streets to fend for themselves. Sadie’s owner surrendered her at a local veterinarian’s office because they could not pay for her numerous medical issues. The […]
Continue ReadingCalifornia-based group buys Tampa Tribune for $9.5M
Media General Inc. this morning announced it has sold The Tampa Tribune and its associated print and digital products to Revolution Capitol Group, a California-based group of private equity, M&A and operational executives, for $9.5 million.
Continue ReadingRIBBON CUTTING: The Real Rib
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for The Real Rib Oct. 4, at 731 Coronet St. For more information, email bettis11@msn.com.
Continue ReadingHighland Packaging begins move to Plant City
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor MULBERRY — Years ago, Highland Packaging Solutions CEO Steve Maxwell wrote down a list of goals for his life, should he ever own a company. He stuck it in his wallet and carries it around to this day. This list doesn’t include any charts, graphs, numbers or dollar signs. It […]
Continue ReadingKnotts Hardware closing after 75-plus years
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor It’s been more than 75 years since Ben Knotts left North Carolina with nothing and started an iconic business on Collins Street in Historic Downtown Plant City, Knotts Hardware.
Continue ReadingWho is James Pepe?
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor Dressed in a red prison jumpsuit with the word, “INMATE,” printed on his chest, Dr. James L. Pepe, the Bloomingdale High School teacher accused of attempting to hire a hit man to murder Strawberry Crest High School teacher Robert Meredith, stood handcuffed Sept. 29, as Hillsborough Circuit Judge Walter […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Bike Fest celebrates 10 years
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor Plant City will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Bike Fest with live music, door prizes and even a stunt rider Oct. 6.
Continue ReadingRescued kittens need loving homes
Plant City Observer advertising executive Veronica Prostko recently rescued five orphaned kittens.
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