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Plant City Observer The Plant City Observer is the award-winning community weekly newspaper based in Plant City, Fla. You. Your Neighbors. Your Neighborhood.

09/06/2026

Hey, readers 👋 Before the Labor Day cookout we need to know … is a hotdog a sandwich?

Sometimes in life, we find ourselves going back to where everything started. For Kelley Powell, the return to Plant City...
09/05/2026

Sometimes in life, we find ourselves going back to where everything started. For Kelley Powell, the return to Plant City comes with taking the lead as newly elected president of Plant City Entertainment.

From traveling the world as a Cruise Director and Production Manager to leading our community-based theatre, Kelly is excited about the opportunities ahead.

Learn more about her story and what the 2027 season holds: https://www.plantcityobserver.com/plant-city-entertainment-there-is-no-place-like-home/

Meet our Athlete of the Week: Sam Themar Sam is a senior at Durant High School and quarterback for the Cougars varsity f...
09/04/2026

Meet our Athlete of the Week: Sam Themar

Sam is a senior at Durant High School and quarterback for the Cougars varsity football team. He’s been in the sport for eight years! His favorite thing? “How it brings a whole team together into a brotherhood.”

Catch Sam’s full interview: https://www.plantcityobserver.com/athlete-of-the-week-09-03-26/

We 🍓 Plant City! April Sullivent submitted this photo of the sunset over Plant City Stadium.Submit your photos to Sarah ...
09/02/2026

We 🍓 Plant City! April Sullivent submitted this photo of the sunset over Plant City Stadium.

Submit your photos to Sarah Holt at [email protected] for a chance to be featured 📸

09/02/2026

Add these September Plant City events to your calendar ⬇️

🍓 Mclntosh Green Market @ Sadye Gibbs Martin Community Center
Sat, September 5 from 9 AM - 2PM

🍓 Tampa Bay Rodeo @ Hillsborough County Fairgrounds
September 4 & 5, Gates Open 4:30 PM

🍓 Grand Re-Opening Weekend @ Florida Air Museum
September 4 - 6 from 10 AM -4 PM

🍓 Hive & Harvest Market @ 2201 Thonotosassa Rd, Plant City
Sat, September 12 from 9 AM - 2PM

🍓 Holiday Kickoff @ Southern Hospitality
Sat, September 26 from 9 AM - 6 PM

🍓 City Commission Meetings @ Nettie Berry Draughon Municipal Building
September 14 & 28 at 6 PM

On Monday, August 31, the Plant City Police Department received a 911 call reporting a shooting at the Taco Bell located...
09/02/2026

On Monday, August 31, the Plant City Police Department received a 911 call reporting a shooting at the Taco Bell located at 371 N. County Line Rd. As officers responded to the scene, they were informed that an individual had been transported to a local hospital with injuries consistent with a gunshot wound.

A second 911 call was received from this individual, who indicated their involvement in the incident related to the shooting at the Taco Bell. Officers met with this person without incident, and they are cooperating with the investigation.

Currently, there is no threat to the community, and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is requested to contact the Plant City Police Department at 813.757.9200. Information can be provided anonymously.

https://www.plantcityobserver.com/plant-city-police-investigate-shooting-at-taco-bell-on-county-line-road/

The upcoming Oktoberfest has opportunities available for sponsorships, vendors and volunteers. Local businesses are enco...
09/01/2026

The upcoming Oktoberfest has opportunities available for sponsorships, vendors and volunteers. Local businesses are encouraged to get their name in front of the community and join the fun!

The event is happening September 26 from 3 – 10 PM in downtown Plant City. Businesses and volunteers can get in touch with the event at [email protected].

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