Plant City News

EPC to remove tanks at 2 Plant City gas stations

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 09:37:00 EDT

The Hillsborough County Environmental Protection Commission has secured federal funding to remove underground tanks at two defunct gasoline stations in Plant City's Midtown redevelopment site.

Country club events director stole nearly $270,000, authorities say

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:51:00 EDT

A Lakeland man has been arrested on charges he embezzled nearly $270,000 while employed as Walden Lake Golf & Country Club's event sales director.

Book on sensational murder case missing from Plant City library

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:42:00 EDT

If you want to sneak a peek at a 2000 book about one of Plant City's most notorious murder cases, you'll have to go somewhere other than the local library. Author Fred Rosen presented two copies of "Deacon of Death" to Bruton Memorial Library after he wrote it in 2000. But one copy disappeared in 2005 and the other went missing in 2007, Library Director Anne Haywood said.

Community theater groups take to stage this weekend

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:55:00 EDT

In the mood for some community theater this weekend? You are in luck. Two local theater groups are staging plays locally.

Seffner residents hear details for Green Tech Corridor

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:26:00 EDT

Planning officials assured Seffner residents July 14 that a rural swath along Interstate 4 will be the last area targeted for a proposed Green Technology Corridor expected to run from Tampa to the Polk County line.

Interstate 4 corridor slated to go 'Green'

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:00:00 EDT

In an effort to make Hillsborough County stand out among Florida counties seeking to lure new high-tech businesses, the Interstate-4 Economic Corridor is going by a new name – the I-4 Green Tech Corridor.

'Deacon of Death' loses appeal in murders of Tampa prostitutes

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:03:00 EDT

A former Baptist deacon has lost an appeal of his death sentences for the sensational 1996 murders of two Tampa prostitutes.

2 men charged in East Hillsborough smash-and-grabs

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:49:00 EDT

Two men were involved in several smash-and-grab robberies in Hillsborough County between March and July, deputies say. Deputies have arrested Jeremy Nichtula, 29, of Brandon, and Thomas Dan Hartley, 21, of Ruskin.

Assistant city manager appears poised to take top job

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:30:00 EDT

Greg Horwedel, City Manager David Sollenberger's handpicked assistant, will interview with the Plant City Commission next month to succeed his retiring boss. The public interview Mayor Rick Lott outlined at Monday's commission meeting will begin with a 10- to 15-minute presentation by Horwedel, followed by 45 to 50 minutes of questions from the five commissioners.

All-Stars are just that

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Little League games are free to attend, but the Plant City 9-10 All-Stars could have justified charging admission to their games at the District 4 tournament.

Teachings go from tip to toe

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The cosmetology course taught by Plant City businesswoman Gina Lynn Connor has soared under her tutelage, says the principal who nominated her for the countywide educator of the year award she received recently.

It's a new day at First Baptist Church

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The new pastor at First Baptist Church of Plant City has only been in town a short time, but he said the community already feels like home.

'Chopped' chef savors his success

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Marc Spooner, a former Plant City resident who's now a chef with a prestigious New York catering company, has won $10,000 in a televised Food Network competition.

This airman runs with the big dogs

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

It can be a terrifying thing to see a dog streaking toward you across a field, fast and low to the ground, lips peeled back from a mouth filled with huge white teeth.

Softball team relies on depth

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The way the sectional tournament is set up, Plant City will have to use three starting pitchers, but the team's coach isn't worried.

Airport services still Pure's

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

A father and son team will remain as operators of Plant City Airport Service for at least another five years.

Pitcher wows crowd

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

While the sight of having a girl play in the mostly male world of Little League Baseball is no longer a shock, what Chelsea Baker did still qualifies as extraordinary.

Plant City man dies after pickup crashes

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:29:00 EDT

The driver of a Dodge pickup died after a crash late Monday on Knights Griffin Road. Chad Allen Pryor, 34, of Plant City, was ejected from the 1989 Dodge and died at the scene near Bailey Lane, Hillsborough County deputies say.

5 injured in Plant City shooting; investigation continues

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:55:00 EDT

A multiple shooting that left five men injured remains under investigation, with lingering questions and little information from the victims or public.

Trooper, 3 others hurt in multitruck crash on I-4

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:56:00 EDT

Four people were seriously injured this morning in a crash on Interstate 4 that involved a tractor-trailer, an off-duty Florida Highway Patrol trooper and two construction vehicles. The crash happened at 1:44 a.m. at I-4 near McIntosh Road near Dover.