Seven months after taking on the newly created role of special events manager, Deanna Hurley found out last week that her position will not exist come October. Because of what Interim City Manager David Sollenberger called a “timing issue,” Plant City’s Special Events program was cut July 1. All planned events, with the exception of […]
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Pastor leads FBC Midway church in outreach
With tattooed sleeves and a trendy pair of kicks, Cole Dodd would be the last person anyone would suspect to be a pastor at a Baptist church. But First Baptist of Midway’s newest spiritual leader brings his own style to the job. Dodd moved to the position four months ago after serving as worship pastor, […]
Continue ReadingPlant City resident receives Advocate of Year Award
Plant City resident and executive director of Florida Presbyterian Homes, John Hehn, was presented with LeadingAge Florida’s Advocate of the Year Award in Lakeland. This award is presented annually to a LeadingAge Florida member who has made exceptional advocacy efforts on behalf of the field of housing/retirement communities or long-term care for seniors. Highlights of […]
Continue ReadingMays family plans estate sale
A large estate sale will be held at the home of the late Katherine Mays, who was the daughter of a former Plant City mayor. The sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 11 to 13, at 5017 Miley Road. online pharmacy buy avodart with best prices today in the USA […]
Continue ReadingPlant City to host Girls Night Out
Gather your girlfriends for a night of shopping at the inaugural Girls Night Out event in downtown Plant City. The event will be 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 11. Registration is at McCall Park,102 N. Palmer St. The stores and restaurants will be offering special promotions until 8:30 p.m. Focus4Beauty will have free pampering […]
Continue ReadingPLANT CITY: By the Numbers
Every 10 years, an analysis of the City of Plant City’s financial condition is compiled and presented in a report called the Financial Trend Monitoring System. The report is used by local governments to identify potential areas of financial difficulty, help plan for the future and formulate public policy. Different indicators such as population, salaries, […]
Continue ReadingMotorcycle Crash Kills Plant City Man
On Tuesday night, a Plant City man died after crashing into a car that had turned in front of him. According to police, Tommy Jerkins, 50, was driving his motorcycle northbound on Coronet Road around 7:30 p.m. when Jessica Alexander, 32, of Lakeland, attempted a left turn onto Cason Road right in front of him. […]
Continue ReadingDuncan Sworn In as Police Chief
Wearing the biggest smile in the room, Edward Duncan was sworn in as Plant City’s new police chief on Monday morning. online pharmacy purchase aricept no prescription with best prices today in the USA “I’m very proud,” Duncan said. “And, I’m honored to have this badge. It means a great deal to me.” online pharmacy […]
Continue ReadingPlant City woman involved in fatal accident
A 69-year-old Valrico woman was killed Sunday in a head on collision near Turkey Creek Road on State Road 60. At about 2:16 p.m., Janina Miller was driving her 1999 Toyota Corolla westbound on State Road 60 in the inside eastbound lane approaching Jerry Smith Road. Glenda Dexter, 51, of Plant City, was driving her 2007 Chevy […]
Continue ReadingHCFR extinguishes Wilder Road fire
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue responded to a report of a structure fire in Plant City this morning. online pharmacy https://medicacademy.nl/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/icons/icon-1589459789/albuterol.html no prescription A double wide trailer at 4707 Wilder Road was heavily involved. The crews were able to contain and extinguish the fire. Because there was a lack of hydrants in the area, water shuttle operations were established. […]
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