On October 28, the Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) Board voted on a tentative five-year facilities plan for the District. “Over the course of the last two months, many things have come to light here in this district,” Patti Rendon, School Board Member representing District 4, said in the meeting. “We have had many changes. […]
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City 10.02.25
Kay Sell submitted this photo of a quartet of birds in a Walden Lake pond.
Continue ReadingObituaries 10.02.25
Thomas Wayne Collins Thomas Wayne Collins, 58, of Kutina, Croatia, born in Tampa, Fla., on Jan. 27, 1967, entered into eternal rest on Sept. 29, 2025. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. Mrs. Carolyn E. Cook Mrs. Carolyn E. Cook passed away peacefully on Sept. 28, 2025, at the age of 89. Friends and family will be […]
Continue ReadingPLANT CITY POLICE INVESTIGATE A DROWNING INCIDENT AT SAMUEL W. COOPER PARK.OBSERVER STAFF
On September 29, shortly after 1:30 p.m., officers from the Plant City Police Department responded to a 911 call regarding a male in distress in the pond at Samuel W. Cooper Park, located in the 900 block of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.When officers arrived, the individual was submerged and did not resurface. A […]
Continue ReadingLEDERHOSEN LAUNCH
Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd announced that Historic Plant City Main Street has been designated the September 2025 Florida Main Street Program of the Month. “Our Secretary of State has accepted our invitation and will be our Burgermeister,” Dawn Hyatt, Historic Plant City Main Street Executive Director, said. “That is a big deal. We […]
Continue ReadingAround Town 09.11.25
We asked Plant City: If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would you pick? Amazing Grace Brad Sparkman Who in their right mind thinks they wouldn’t get tired of the same same song. If it’s any artist I would go with Mo Pitney David Johnson Moonlight Sonata. […]
Continue ReadingPizza With Plant City Police
On August 6, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m., Esposito’s Pizza hosted Pizza with Police, an opportunity for kids and adults to get to know PCPD officers. “I came up with this idea because I just love our police, and I am so grateful for all they do for us,” 13-year-old Alex Fautas, son of Esposito’s […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week 08.07.25
Marco Del Valle Photo by Whit’s Photography Marco is 5 years old and is home-schooled, entering kindergarten this year. The most recent baseball team he played for was for Wish Farms, and their team name was “The Blue Dragons.” What’s your favorite thing about baseball? I like my coaches… this past season was Mr. Ryan […]
Continue ReadingCutest Critter 07.03.25
SANIAH: Donna Schwisow submitted this photo of her bearded dragon, Saniah, enjoying some Plant City sunshine by the pool
Continue ReadingNEW HEAD FOOTBALL COACH HIRED AT PCHS
As of June 10, the Plant City High School (PCHS) Raiders have a new head coach. Will Blankenbaker has coached football for 19 years in roles like offensive coordinator, recruiting coordinator, assistant head coach, and coaching running backs, receivers, and special teams. He has lived in Plant City since 2012 and began coaching at PCHS […]
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