Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Earl Lennard to oversee an early-voting location setup and discuss early-voting procedures in Hillsborough County from 1:30 to 2 p.m. July 27, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St., Plant City.
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HOMETOWN HEROES: Called to Duty
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor Tammy Secor still has the pillowcase. And sometimes, when the reality of it all is too much to bear, she brings it close. It’s the pillowcase on which her son, U.S. Army Pfc. Ben Secor, rested his head the night before he left for a nine-month tour in Afghanistan. […]
Continue ReadingNEIGHBOR: Cary Hoff
By Amber Jurgensen | Staff Writer A self-described “mountain man,” Cary Hoff may find himself a bit out of place in the flat fields that surround Plant City. But as Hope Lutheran Church’s new director of Christian education intern, Hoff is ready for the challenge.
Continue ReadingPRIMARY ELECTION 2012 Q&A: Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections
For Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections, Democrats Craig Latimer and Thomas Scott hope to win the nomination in August. The winner will face Republican candidate Rich Glorioso.
Continue ReadingSTORE AROUND THE CORNER: Nick’s Pizzaria and Wings
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer The name and the location may be the same, but Nick’s Pizzaria and Wings off James L. Redman Parkway in Plant City isn’t the same place. New owners Adam Harris and Jimbo Sparks have been running the restaurant since April and have used their experience in the industry to […]
Continue ReadingPRIMARY ELECTION 2012 Q&A: Hillsborough County Commission District 6
For Hillsborough County Commission District 6, Republicans Margaret Iuculano and Don Kruse hope to earn their party’s nomination to face Democrat incumbent Kevin Beckner in November.
Continue ReadingShiloh rolls with wheelchair fundraiser
By Amber Jurgensen | Staff Writer Brenda Langston was immediately captivated by a wheelchair on display at a Kissimmee Vacation Bible School Clinic last spring. It was like nothing the pediatric nurse had ever seen. A concoction of everyday household items, the wheelchair was made of a basic white resin lawn chair that fit comfortably […]
Continue ReadingLove is in the air in Plant City!
The Rev. and Mrs. Dean Pfeffer, of Hope Lutheran Church, are excited to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristin, to Mr. Emad (Eddie) Attalla, son of Magdy Attalla and Afifa Soliman, of Riverview. Kristin is a 2003 graduate of Plant City High School and a 2008 graduate of the University of Tampa. She is […]
Continue ReadingAlexander Street extension on pace for 2014 completion
By Matt Mauney | Staff Writer The Alexander Street extension project between Interstate 4 and north of Knights Griffin Road in Plant City is running on schedule for an early 2014 finish date.
Continue ReadingYouman’s Worship Center hosts dinner for Angel Nester’s family
By Amber Jurgensen | Staff Writer Family members described Angela “Angel” Nester as “sweet,” “a powerhouse” and “a beautiful singer” during a fundraiser for her family July 21, at Youman’s Praise and Worship Center. “She is probably the most-loved person you’ll ever meet,” Lynn Pointer, her aunt, said. “There’s been such an outpouring of people […]
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