Two Dead After Weekend Shooting Two men are dead after a shooting in the 1300 block of East Church Street early Sunday morning, according to a news release. Plant City Police Department responded to a 911 call August 13 at 2:44 a.m. about shots being fired in the area of Jenkins Street and South Morgan […]
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 8.10.23
Ila Simpson Celebrates 95th Birthday Plant City resident Ila Vaughn Simpson celebrated her 95th birthday on August 10 with family and friends. The spry senior, who was born August 10, 1928, enjoys working in her garden, canning and freezing home-grown vegetables and cooking for loved ones. A Georgia native, she married Burnell Simpson in 1945 […]
Continue ReadingLocal Building Earns Spot On 11 To Save List
The 1914 High School Community Center is on The Florida Trust for Historic Preservation’s 2023 list of the most threatened historic places in the state.
Continue ReadingBurney Elementary To Celebrate 100th Anniversary This Month
A centennial birthday deserves a celebration, whether you’re a person or a structure. Burney Elementary, located at 901 E. Evers St., will get its celebration this month. Principal Brooke Quinlan said the community is welcome to attend the event, held at the school on Thursday, August 24, that will include speakers who are former alumni […]
Continue ReadingSpecial Commission Meeting Announced to Discuss Proposed Budget
City officials want input on the city’s proposed budget for the next fiscal year.
Continue ReadingJada Brown Crowned Miss Tennessee Volunteer
The win qualifies her to compete in the Miss Volunteer America pageant in June 2024.
Continue ReadingPlant City Author Writes Book About Forward-Thinking Navy Veteran
Residents can purchase a copy of the book “Kenneth
Whiting: Remembering a Forgotten Hero of Naval Aviation and Submarines” at online retailers Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
Hillsborough County Tax Collector’s Office Battles Appointment Fraud
The office warns residents of third parties selling driver license appointments and implements new appointment scheduling process.
Continue ReadingUnited Food Bank of Plant City Receives Generous Donation From Florida Strawberry Festival
The United Food Bank of Plant City accepted a $50,000 donation, proceeds from the Florida Strawberry Festival’s 49th Annual Strawberry Ball.
Continue ReadingNew Executive Director At Plant City Photo Archives
David Moon has been hired to replace Samantha Poirier as the nonprofit continues to remember and share Plant city history.
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