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Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. 'Freeze!' Prank Backfires: Plant City Teen Arrested After Aiming Toy Gun At Pedestrian (tampafp.com) — A 19-year-old Plant City resident was arrested after deputies say he leaned out of a passing car on U.S. 92, pointed an AR-15-style toy Orbeez gun at a 14-year-old walker, and yelled "Freeze." Investigators later determined the gun wasn't real, but the teen now faces aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and disorderly conduct charges, underscoring how realistic-looking toys can still bring serious consequences.
2. Around Town 09.24.26 (plantcityobserver.com) — Plant City neighbors recently shared the best life advice they've ever received, offering everything from faith-based guidance to practical money tips and lighthearted bathroom wisdom. The crowd-sourced quotes, many from familiar local names, highlight how residents lean on humor, perseverance, and faith to navigate everyday challenges and support one another in town.
3. Hillsborough County seniors hit the dance floor for prom revival (fox13news.com) — Plant City seniors joined hundreds of others from across Hillsborough County as the county's Aging Services revived its long-paused Senior Prom, with Plant City Aging Center residents dressing as global royalty and reconnecting with friends. The September celebration at The Regent in Riverview marked the first prom since the pandemic, giving many locals a joyful "second prom" experience and a chance to feel youthful again.
4. Your guide to fall events around Tampa Bay (axios.com) — Plant City residents can dive into fall close to home with Keel Farms Harvest Days, featuring a corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin painting, local vendors, and seasonal wines and ciders on October weekends. The guide also highlights other Tampa Bay festivals, markets, and Halloween attractions, giving locals plenty of options for day trips across the region.
5. Wedgworth Leadership Institute Selects Class XIII (citrusindustry.net) — A Plant City agriculture professional, Josh Griffin of Grimes Produce, has been selected for the prestigious Wedgworth Leadership Institute's two-year Class XIII, joining 29 others from across Florida. The program will take participants around the state, to Washington, D.C., and abroad, building leadership skills that could ultimately benefit Plant City's farming community and local economy.
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