Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office investigators have identified the driver of the logging truck that was struck by a CSX train April23. According to Sheriff’s Office reports, Roberto Febles, of Ocala, the private owner/operator of a semi-tractor-trailer logging truck, was driving on Moriczville Lane (private drive), crossing over the railroad tracks at State Road 39, in […]
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New preschools, programs give area parents more choices
If you’ve been touring schools for your child for the coming school year, add a few more to your list. One new school — Liberty Christian Preschool — opened this week; a second, God’s Garden Preschool, in Dover, will open in August; and a third, St. Clement Early Childhood Center, recently was recognized by Quality […]
Continue ReadingAl Berry steps down from Florida Strawberry Festival board
In his more than 40 years of service as a member of the Florida Strawberry Festival Board of Directors, Al Berry has gleaned enough memories to fill several history books. There was that one time, when a lady and her child were stuck in Interstate 4 traffic for hours, only to finally arrive to see […]
Continue ReadingTomlin Middle School teachers to retire
It’s not easy to run one of the largest schools in the district. At 1,200 students, it is a lot for faculty at Tomlin Middle School to handle. But having great teachers and administrators is the key. This year will be the last for three teachers who have educated children for more than 100 years […]
Continue Reading‘Sweetheart Granny’ to retire from downtown antique shop
As April 30 draws closer, Sweetheart Granny Antiques gets a little emptier inside. That’s because the end of the month also means the end of the business and, with it, Stephanie Leighton’s 15-year career as an antique seller. “I’m not closing because of any reason, but it’s just that time in my life,” Leighton said. […]
Continue ReadingSearch begins for new Plant City manager
Interim City Manager David Sollenberger wasted no time in beginning the search for former City Manager Greg Horwedel’s permanent replacement. Sollenberger has solicited proposals from several different executive search firms and should have the field narrowed to three firms by the end of the week. He plans to forward those three proposals to city commissioners, […]
Continue ReadingPlant City resident promotes clean eating through detox seminar
Three years ago, Sophia Hyde felt buried in life. She was on the go, living out of her freezer and pantry, always tired and feeling like her hair was on fire. She tried to buy fresh produce but felt like she was wasting money when it would go bad. “I didn’t have time to think […]
Continue ReadingDentist names contest winner
Dr. Milagros Mendoza and the team at Plant City Dentistry revealed recently the winner of the practice’s My Free Smile giveaway. LeighAnn White, of Plant City, will be given a smile makeover, as well as a hair and clothing makeover from a Self Expressions Boutique and Kukai Jones at Textures salon. online pharmacy order prograf […]
Continue ReadingTeacher accused of having sex with student faces Hillsborough charges, too
A 29-year-old Lakeland teacher accused of having sex with one of her 17-year-old students now also faces charges in Hillsborough County. Sheriff’s deputies say Jennifer Christine Fichter, a teacher at the Central Florida Aerospace Academy, had sex with a male student in her vehicle three times near Plant City, between Jan. 29 and April 8. She had […]
Continue ReadingBuyers for Walden Lake golf course revealed
Since the battle over Walden Lake Golf and Country Club and its two golf courses began nearly a year ago, Walden Lake residents opposing redevelopment of the property have been clamoring for a new owner to take over their community’s primary amenity. Last week, they learned there is, indeed, a buyer for the property. However, […]
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