🌱 Patch AM: Plant City motorcyclist killed in multi-vehicle crash on SR-39

Morning Plant City! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Plant City motorcyclist killed in multi-vehicle crash on SR-39
• Plant City man, 73, charged after gun confrontation in St. Johns
• How a countywide walk-to-school push could change Plant City routes

Also on today's calendar: Elite K9 Service and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 89 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 74.
• Sunday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Plant City Motorcyclist Dies Following Multi-Vehicle Crash On SR-39 In Hillsborough County (tampafp.com) — A 53-year-old Plant City man died Wednesday night after his motorcycle was rear-ended on State Road 39 and he was struck by oncoming traffic, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The multi-vehicle crash happened just south of Varn Road, involved drivers from Wesley Chapel and Texas, and remains under investigation, with no other injuries reported.
   

• St. Johns clock shop owner, 73, accused of pointing gun at two 20-year-olds during confrontation (sjcitizen.com) — A 73-year-old Plant City resident who owns a St. Johns County clock shop was arrested after police say he tailgated two 20-year-olds while waving a gun, then pointed it at their driver during an argument. Officers later recovered two firearms and booked him on aggravated assault and improper exhibition charges, based on statements from the young adults and an independent witness.
   

• Tampa students walk, bike to school as safety takes center stage at campus without buses (fox13news.com) — Students across Hillsborough County, including several in Plant City, are joining National Walk & Bike to School Day with a strong focus on safer routes for kids who don't ride buses. A new partnership at Tampa's Sulphur Springs K‑8 aims to improve sidewalks, crossings, and daily walking and biking safety, and organizers say lessons learned could influence safer school commutes in communities like Plant City.
   

📸 Around Plant City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Plant City

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• Elite K9 Service →
  2502 Leaning Pine Ln, Plant City
  9:30 am

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Other local events

Friday October 9
• Sir Henry's Haunted Trail in Plant City →
  Sir Henry's Haunted Trail, 2837 Frontage Road, Plant City
  7:30 pm
Saturday October 10
• Men's Ministry Breakfast →
  Plant City FL
  8:00 am
• Gulf Central District United Women in Faith Annual Meeting →
  First United Methodist Church, 303 North Evers Street, Plant City
  9:30 am
• Lumley's Farm in Plant City →
  Lum's Farmers Market, 4898 James Redman Pkwy, Plant City
  10:00 am
• Harvest Days at Keel Farms →
  Keel Farms, 5202 Thonotosassa Road, Plant City
  10:00 am
• Wicked Wilds at McIntosh Preserve →
  McIntosh Preserve, 775 East Knights Griffin Road, Plant City
  3:00 pm
• Sir Henry's Haunted Trail in Plant City →
  Sir Henry's Haunted Trail, 2837 Frontage Road, Plant City
  7:30 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Financial Aid Night @ Wharton High School
  Trapnell, 20150 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• Entrepreneur/Small Business Consulting Services
  Plant City Chamber of Commerce, 2504 Walden Woods Drive, Plant City
  9:00 am
• Baby Café - Children's Board Family Resource Center (Plant City) →
  Children's Board Family Resource Center Plant City, 301 N Palmer St, Plant City
  10:00 am
• Annual BBQ Fundraiser
  Plant City Train Depot, 102 N Palmer Street, Plant City
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• At Pet Resource Center!
  Found on Bethlehem Road lying in the road by I-4 overpass. He jumped in the car and rode with no issue. He is someone's dog. He has harness and leash… (Nextdoor Elk View Way)
• We lost our cat.
  Polo Place. Very sweet and lovable! Please let me know if you see her! You can contact me at 813-362-8329 (Nextdoor Walden Lake)

• Taco Bell posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Plant City. Apply here.
• Planet Fitness posted a job opening for Shift Lead Full Time in Plant City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Plant City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Valrico

• Christian Brothers Automotive Hosts Free Service Day For Local Families (ospreyobserver.com)
• A Publix sold Wednesday's only six-figure Florida Lottery draw ticket (miamiherald.com)
• Sea Monsters And Secret Ink Bring Adventures To Libraries (ospreyobserver.com)

Seffner

• FL Boys Top 10 Subjective Rankings- Beyond the Clock (Wk 7) (milesplit.com)

Lakeland

• Pressure Builds to Remove Stacy Campbell-Domineck from Lakeland Housing Board (lkldnow.com)
• Lakeland Completes 46th Annual Swan Health Checkup (lkldnow.com)

Ok Plant City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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