Plant City Fire Rescue Chief David Burnett and Assistant Chief Eugene Schuler spoke about 9/11 and its aftermath at the Plant City Lions Club meeting Sept. 11, at Carrabba’s Italian Grill. Schuler outlined how the tragedy has changed life not only for American citizens but also for those in civil service.
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BREAKING NEWS: Arrest made in Springhead PTA theft
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor The former president and treasurer of the Springhead Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association has been arrested for stealing money from the PTA’s bank account. According to arrest records, Lisa Shirah, 34, was arrested Sept. 7, and faces 16 charges — including fraud, forgery and grand theft. School officials said Shirah […]
Continue ReadingPlant City crash kills one
A Lakeland man is dead following an early-morning collision Sept. 8, on Interstate 4 at the Branch Forbes Road exit.
Continue ReadingSheriff’s Office investigating Plant City homicide
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office detectives are on scene of what appears to be a homicide tonight, at 3220 Bruton Road, Plant City.
Continue ReadingRIBBON CUTTING: Oh My! Consignments & Boutique
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Oh My! Consignments & Boutique Sept. 7, at 116 W. Reynolds St. For more information, call (813) 704-4899 or visit ohmyconsignment.com.
Continue ReadingSalon to host fundraiser for Plant City teen
A Valrico salon will host a fundraiser this weekend for a Plant City teen-ager who was struck by a drunken driver. The fundraiser for 15-year-old Jacob Meachum will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 9, at Aquali Salon and Spa, 3652 Erindale Drive, Valrico. The event will include a day of salon and […]
Continue ReadingRIBBON CUTTING: Focus 4 Beauty Career Center
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Focus 4 Beauty Career Center Sept. 6, at 1805 James L. Redman Parkway, Suite 201. For more information, call (813) 752-4247 or visit focus4beauty.com.
Continue ReadingRIBBON CUTTING: Big Dog’s Patio
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce held at ribbon-cutting ceremony for Big Dog’s Patio, at the bar, 103 N. Palmer St. Owners Sandi and Steve Shea, along with their staff, offer a full bar and packaged goods. They are currently remodeling and upgrading the interior and exterior of the facility, so they can offer […]
Continue ReadingImprovement League helps out
The Improvement League of Plant City, in partnership with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Bright House Networks, recently donated backpacks to students in the Head Start program at Lincoln IB School in Plant City.
Continue ReadingOVATIONS: Smiths celebrate 60 years of marriage
B.M. Mac and Cookie Smith celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary June 23, at the Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City. Their daughters, Debbie, Kathy and Marion, plus their families, hosted the intimate family celebration. Mac and Cookie were married at The Little Church Around The Corner in New York City on June 23, 1952, and their […]
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