By Michael Eng | Managing Editor Dressed in a red prison jumpsuit with the word, “INMATE,” printed on his chest, Dr. James L. Pepe, the Bloomingdale High School teacher accused of attempting to hire a hit man to murder Strawberry Crest High School teacher Robert Meredith, stood handcuffed Sept. 29, as Hillsborough Circuit Judge Walter […]
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Plant City Bike Fest celebrates 10 years
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor Plant City will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Bike Fest with live music, door prizes and even a stunt rider Oct. 6.
Continue ReadingRescued kittens need loving homes
Plant City Observer advertising executive Veronica Prostko recently rescued five orphaned kittens.
Continue ReadingChamber seeks Plant City pin busters
The Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce will host its second annual Bowling Tournament from 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 25, at Family Bowl, 2250 U.S. 92, Plant City.
Continue ReadingExotic birds group takes flight
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor One-of-a-kind artwork won’t be the only thing on display at Art in the Park this weekend. In addition to a bee vendor, who will sell local honey, a new group will feature a booth as colorful as as some of the artwork around it. Parrotz-R-Us will be on hand […]
Continue ReadingCANDIDATE PROFILES: Hillsborough County School Board District 7
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor The Plant City Observer has profiled candidates for the several local and state elections. Here, we spotlight Terry Kemple and Carol Kurdell, candidates for Hillsborough County School Board District 7.
Continue ReadingCANDIDATE PROFILES 2012: Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor The Plant City Observer has profiled candidates for the several local and state elections. Here, we spotlight Rich Glorioso and Craig Latimer, candidates for Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections.
Continue ReadingKidsPACK raises $3,480 for school
A Lakeland-based nonprofit raised $3,480 through a recent Groupon campaign to assist children in need at Dover Elementary School.
Continue ReadingFlorida Opry opens new season Oct. 13
The Florida Opry will begin its new season next weekend.
Continue ReadingTen Plant City students named National Merit semifinalists
Ten high school students in Plant City are among the 16,000 semifinalists named in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program.
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