In the early hours of January 21, the Plant City Police Department (PCPD) swiftly arrested 43-year-old Elijah Whittaker of Plant City, following an assault that occurred at a residence on Pearl Street. At approximately 3:30 a.m., officers responded to the scene of a reported domestic assault. Through a detailed on-scene investigation, it was determined that […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 01.30.25
January 17 Needed a Jump – Theft-Delayed 400 block of Charlie Taylor Rd Officers responded to the active construction site at this location and met with a representative. It was learned an employee had left four Crown brand 12-volt battery packs and four jumper cables in an unsecured wooden box on the construction site. The […]
Continue ReadingObituaries 01.30.25
Jacinta ‘Chinta’ Martinez Rodriguez Jacinta “Chinta” Martinez Rodriguez, 83, of Plant City, Fla., born on Sept. 11, 1941, in Villa Gonzalez, Tamaulipas, Mexico, entered into eternal rest on Jan. 21, 2025. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Wayne ‘Bobby’ George DaSilva Wayne “Bobby” George DaSilva, 58, of Plant City, Fla., born on Dec. 14, 1966, in […]
Continue ReadingBRUSH BLAZE IN PLANT CITY
Just before 2:00 p.m. on January 27, Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) responded to a rapidly spreading brush fire off Mary Ivy Drive in Plant City. According to the initial 911 caller, the fire began as a controlled burn in a steel drum. However, fire escaped through low venting holes in the drum and quickly […]
Continue ReadingCHURCH OPENS DOORS AS COLD WEATHER SHELTER
Greater New Hope Anointed Ministries has agreed to serve as a designated Hillsborough County Cold Weather Shelter for homeless people. The church doors will be open daily from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. while nighttime temperatures fall below 40 degrees. Each person taking shelter will be served a hot dinner and hot breakfast. The church […]
Continue ReadingGENESIS LAVISHES LUXURY, SAFETY ON REVAMPED 2025 GV80
There’s just no stopping Genesis. Ever since Hyundai launched the offshoot in 2015, enthusiastic reviews have followed. The G70, G80 and G90 sedans in the Genesis stable were joined by the hot-selling luxury label’s first SUV in 2020. It provided more proof that quality, styling, design and ease of use have been trademarks of Korean […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 01.23.25
January 1 No Clean Getaway – Trespassing W/Arrest 2700 block of Paul Buchman Hwy An officer responded to the business at the above location in reference to the report of a subject inside that had been previously trespassed. The officer met with the subject who was known to him from previous encounters. The trespass was confirmed […]
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City 01.23.25
JOINT INVESTIGATION LEADS TO ARREST OF SERIAL ARMED ROBBER
The Plant City Police Department, in partnership with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), removed a violent offender from the streets. On January 8, United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced the indictment of Peter Latimore, Jr. (43, Zephyrhills) with interference of commerce by robbery, […]
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 01.23.25
Step Into the Magic: Mossy Hollow Market Returns for an Enchanted Forest Experience The mystical portal to Mossy Hollow Market is opening once again! On February 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., visitors are invited to enter a whimsical woodland village filled with fairies, mushrooms, and sprites at Metals & Nature in Plant City. […]
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