March 21 Need A Ride? – Supplement 1100 block of Fletcher Lane Officers responded to the above location in reference to attempting to locate a subject with an active probable cause pickup for grand theft. Upon arrival, officers observed the subject walking outside at which time they made contact and placed him under arrest for […]
Continue ReadingPLANT CITY GIRL IS HEALED OF SICKLE CELL DISEASE
According to Mayo Clinic, sickle cell disease affects the shape of red blood cells. These cells are usually round and flexible, so they move easily through blood vessels. In sickle cell, some red blood cells are shaped like sickles, and are rigid and sticky, which can slow or block blood flow. Since blood carries oxygen […]
Continue ReadingWEEKEND EVENTS MAKE PLANT CITY A BETTER PLACE
VIETMAN VETERANS March 29 marked Vietnam War Veterans Day. In honor of the event, the Plant City Elks Lodge, Plant City Armed Forces Memorial Foundation, American Legion, AMVETS, Plant City Republican Women, and Heroes Heart Inc. sponsored the second annual, Welcome Home and BIG Thank you to Vietnam Veterans, event. The proceedings began at 10:00 […]
Continue ReadingTAZED BUT NOT CONFUSED
Last year at an Eastern Hillsborough County Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner, Mayor Nate Kilton and a Plant City Police Department (PCPD) officer were joking around about tazing each other. “I said, ‘This sounds like a fundraiser.’ Alan Kicklighter, Friends of the Plant City Police Foundation board member, and owner of CIF Distributing, recounted. “I let […]
Continue ReadingCONSTRUCTION CAREER DAY HELD
On March 26, 1,013 high school students from 47 west central and southwest Florida schools descended on the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds in Dover for Tampa Bay Construction Career Day. “This is a field trip opportunity with my GAP program,” Rion Wingate said. “A GAP program is for kids at risk of falling behind and not being able […]
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 04.03.25
HOSPITAL UPDATE “The demolition of the legacy hospital is ongoing and expected to be completed in the second quarter of this year, after which the property will be sold,” Karen Kerr, President of South Florida Baptist Hospital said. “BayCare is currently in negotiation with a prospective buyer and can share more after agreements are reached.” […]
Continue ReadingJAZZ UNDER THE TREES FUNDRAISER HELD
On March 29, the fourth annual Jazz Under The Trees happened at William Glover School in Bealsville. A $50 ticket secured a barbeque with two sides, free parking, a tour of the school, and live performances by Al Chisholm, the present-day Guitar Slim, Jabez, Crysandra Scott, and David Bathen. The first year, around 300 people […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 03.27.25
March 14 Brewskis For My Friends – Theft 2700 block of Thonotosassa Rd Officers responded to the above location and learned two cases of beer had been taken. Somebody Scream – Trespass After Warning/Possession of Cannabinoids 500 block of N Alexander St Officers responded to the above location in reference to a disturbance in which […]
Continue ReadingAround Town 03.27.25
We asked Plant City: Is it sock, shoe, sock shoe? Or sock, sock, shoe, shoe? When I get my almost 3 year old great niece ready to go somewhere, it’s sock, sock, shoe, shoe, sock, sock, shoe, shoe, sock, sock, shoe, shoe …she takes them off every time she’s in the car! Kristi Jent When […]
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 03.27.25
LAST FRIDAY DOWNTOWN PLANT CITY- BERRY BASH As the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World, Plant City has been a hub for strawberry farming, with generations of farmers cultivating the land and perfecting the art of growing these sweet, juicy berries. This rich history has shaped the community, driving both its economy and culture — […]
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