By Amber Jurgensen | Staff Writer The competition will have to ‘moo-ve’ over for the Tomlin Middle School chapter of the Future Farmers of America. Ten of the school’s FFA members are headed to Indianapolis to represent Florida at the 2012 National FFA Convention.
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STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Autumn Leaf Academy
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer When David and Dianna Hinkley set out to open Autumn Leaf Academy, they didn’t want to be just another day care. “That word carries kind of a negative feeling for us,” says David Hinkley, owner of Autumn Leaf Academy on 3007 Daniels Road in Plant City. “We are nationally […]
Continue ReadingNetwork offers back-to-school bash
The Network of East Hillsborough Neighborhoods will host a back-to-school bash from noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 18, at the network center, 6369 E. Alexander St., Plant City. The event will feature a beauty pageant with awards for best smile and hair, an anti-bullying puppet show, bucket drumming, and free screenings for memory, blood sugar, […]
Continue ReadingPlant City OKs waste disposal agreement
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor Plant City commissioners approved Aug. 13, an interlocal agreement that would send the city’s solid waste to the Polk County landfill. The agreement would save the city an estimated $129,000 annually, compared to its month-to-month contract with its current vendor, City Manager Greg Horwedel said. It carries a 10-year […]
Continue ReadingBanking options grow in Plant City
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer Banking options in Plant City are growing.
Continue ReadingRiding for a Reason
By Amber Jurgensen | Staff Writer Hoke Minton rocks long hair and rides a mean motorcycle. Little would an outsider know this tough guy harbors a soft spot for those in need — and was the man behind a poker run benefit Aug. 11 to benefit his former mother-in-law, Carole Perry, who has breast cancer.
Continue ReadingArchives to host photo contest
Attention shutterbugs: The Plant City Photo Archives & History Center is hosting a photo contest as part of its Plant City Sculptures Exhibit. To enter, snap a photo of you and/or your friends with one of the eight life-sized bronze Seward Johnson sculptures created on display in and near McCall Park. Bring an 8-by-10-inch or […]
Continue ReadingNEIGHBOR: Christine Miller
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer Christine Miller currently is pursuing her second degree in nursing as a way to fulfill her desire to make a difference and help people. When the opportunity came to potentially take over as the new director of the United Food Bank of Plant City, Miller jumped at the chance.
Continue ReadingLee bests Burgin for District 24
Former Florida Senate President Tom Lee emerged victorious following a bitter campaign trail against state Rep. Rachel Burgin for the Florida Senate District 24 seat.
Continue ReadingDetectives searching for suspect in shooting
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office detectives are searching for the suspect who shot and killed a Dover man last night. According the Sheriff’s Office reports, Victor Herrera-Cruz approached Antonio Campos, of Dover, at about 10 p.m. Aug. 12, at 3508 Lindsay St. He brandished a firearm from his waistband and shot Campos in the head.
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