United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announced the return of an indictment charging Carlos Antonio Leon (29, Plant City) and Luis Fernando Aguirre-Marin (29, Mexico) with drug trafficking conspiracy, possession with intent to distribute more than 500 grams of a mixture and substance containing methamphetamine, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking […]
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Cops Corner 04.10.25
March 28 That’s Not My Name – Warrant 1800 block of W Charlotte Ave An officer was conducting active patrol and observed a subject on foot that was known by the officer to have an active warrant. Officers attempted to make contact with the subject who gave a false name before fleeing on foot. One […]
Continue ReadingFlorida Strawberry Festival Delivers Sweet Economic Boost to Plant City and Its People
Every spring, more than 650,000 visitors flock to Plant City for the Florida Strawberry Festival, lured by the scent of fried foods, the sound of thrilling concerts and small-town charm, but long after the food is eaten and the concerts end lies a powerful story of economic impact that touches nearly every corner of the […]
Continue ReadingTHE STAGE IS SET!
The theme of this year’s Florida Strawberry Festival is “The Stage is Set!” In its 34 years of excellent service to the Festival, the old Wish Farms Soundstage had supported countless top musicians. The stage offered basic lighting. However, it had started to deteriorate, and needed to be replaced for appearance, and safety of crews […]
Continue ReadingSERVING PLANT CITY
The City of Plant City held its annual Service Awards Ceremony at the Sadye Gibbs Martin Community Center on January 23. The awards mark anniversaries in five-year increments. Forty-nine employees made it to five, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 45 years of service during 2024. Note the 40 and 45 years that […]
Continue ReadingMARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
The Improvement League of Plant City celebrated the 40th Annual Plant City Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Festival January 17 through 20. The theme for the festival was “Preserving Freedom, Justice and Democracy,” and highlighted the contributions of some individuals who broke barriers as African Americans. “Since the 40 years we have been celebrating Martin […]
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 11.14.24
HOPE LUTHERAN MOBILE FOOD PANTRY On Thursday, November 21st, Hope Lutheran Church, 2001 North Park Road, will host their mobile food pantry in the church parking lot. This pantry, in association with St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Lakeland, will begin distributing food to those in need beginning at 6:00 until the supplies are distributed. Anyone in need of grocery assistance is […]
Continue ReadingObituaries 11.14.24
Mr. Billy ‘B.J.’ Jeffrey Patterson Mr. Billy “B.J.” Jeffrey Patterson, 47, of Lakeland, Fla., made his way to Heaven Wednesday morning, Nov. 6, 2024. He was born July 14, 1977, in Lakeland, Fla., the son of the late Billy and Sandra D. Patterson, who preceded him in death. He was known to be genuine, gentle, […]
Continue ReadingCHARITY BUILD FALLS SHORT
On April 4, the Plant City Observer published a glowing article about a three-bedroom, two-bath home built by Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay (RTTB) for veteran Geoffrey Black. Six months later the glow has faded. Today, according to Black, the structure suffers in several places from substandard materials and shoddy workmanship. The house was incomplete when […]
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