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Death investigation underway after body found in Lithia woods
LITHIA, Fla. — The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a body was found in a heavily wooded area of Lithia. Deputies said they responded just after 1 p.m. Wednesday to reports of a body in the area of Tanagergrove Way. The medical examiner's office is working to...
Plant City Commission Meets
The City of Plant City Commission meeting opened with a prayer by Pastor Dennis Roebuck of the First United Methodist Church, for wisdom for the decisions that would be made by the Commission that night. In a refreshing show of patriotism, the assembly then stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Cops Corner 4.25.24
An officer met with the complainant who advised she left work on 04/11/2024 at approximately 10 p.m. Her car was left in the parking lot due to her keys being stolen. When she returned at approximately 7:00 a.m. her car was missing from the parking lot. Not Very Civil –...
News Briefs 4.25.24
You can help select the next Plant City police chief!. How often does someone ask you for your opinion? City Manager Bill McDaniel of Plant City wants yours. The Plant City search for a new police chief drew 100 applicants. Now the field has been narrowed down to the final five candidates. These candidates will appear at a public meet-and-greet event on Thursday, April 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Sadye Gibbs Martin Community Center, 302 South Maryland Avenue in Plant City. Those from the community who attend the event will meet the finalists, ask them questions, and give their thoughts about each candidate. McDaniel welcomes your feedback and will review Plant Citians comments prior to making the final selection.
Young Angler Reels in College Scholarship
Nick Hawkins’ bass fishing talent lands him a spot at Webber International University. Standout baseball, football and soccer stars aren’t the only high school athletes earning college scholarships. Just ask Durant senior Nick Hawkins, a rising angler who has made waves in the world of competitive bass fishing....
Parents confirm missing 13-year-old from Lithia has been found dead
LITHIA, Fla. — A 13-year-old last seen in Lithia Sunday night has been found dead. Administrators of the "Let's Find Zayden" Facebook group confirmed the news to Spectrum Bay News 9. Zayden Jay's parents, Christy and Zachary, said the teen left the family's home in the Fish Hawk community...
Lakeland Linder's only restaurant closes as airport prepares for first commercial flights this June
LAKELAND, Fla. - Lakeland Linder International Airport is busy preparing for their first commercial flights this summer, but one important thing for travelers that's missing right now – a restaurant. The airport's only restaurant, Waco Kitchen, temporarily closed late last week and let its employees go. The restaurant, which...
Plant City Woman Holds Book Signing Event At Pelican’s SnoBall
Shuff’s second book, “Lessons From the Beach: 8 Faith-building Stories for Kids” can be bought on Amazon. Pelican’s Snoballs played host to a book signing this week for Plant City local and author Stephanie Shuff, whose second children’s book, “Lessons From the Beach: 8 Faith-building Stories for Kids” hit the virtual Amazon bookshelf on March 25.
AMVETS’ Final Tour of Duty Poker Run Benefits Veterans
More than $8,000 raised for cremation services for honorably discharged veterans in need. Dozens of veterans rode their bikes, trikes and Can-Ams across central Florida Saturday to raise funds for funeral expenses for veterans in need. The Final Tour of Duty Poker Run, hosted by AMVETS Squadron 44 in Plant...
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