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Yahoo
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Sysco celebrates expansion with grand opening of Sysco Tampa Bay
Join Sysco Chairman and CEO Kevin Hourican, elected officials and customers at the opening of the 6th operating facility in Florida PLANT CITY, Fla., July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Sysco Corporation, the leading global foodservice distribution company, is inviting media to attend a celebrating the grand opening of our newest distribution center, Sysco Tampa Bay. WHAT: Sysco Tampa Bay grand opening, ribbon-cutting, press conference and tourTIME AND DATE: 9:30 a.m. EST on July 24, 2025WHERE: 475 Charlie Taylor Road, Plant City, Fla., 33566KEY SPEAKERS: Sysco Chairman and CEO Kevin HouricanFlorida State Sen. Jay CollinsPlant City Mayor Nate KiltonFlorida State Commerce Department representative Madison LawsonSysco Region President Jane GroutRSVP AND QUESTIONS: media@ Sysco invites media to join us as we celebrate the grand opening of our newest facility serving the Tampa Bay region. Sysco Tampa Bay will create more than 300 jobs in one of Florida's fastest growing regions and is further evidence of the corporation's commitment to grow with its communities and customers. Sysco employs more than 5,000 people in Florida across Sysco and specialty facilities, aiding in the success of small businesses and vibrant communities. We invite you to tour the newest facility and hear from Sysco leadership and Florida elected officials. About SyscoSysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food and related products to customers who prepare meals away from home. This includes restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, entertainment venues, and more. Sysco operates 340 distribution centers, in over 10 countries, with 76,000 colleagues serving approximately 730,000 customer locations. The company generated sales of more than $78 billion in fiscal year 2024 that ended June 29, 2024. As the world's largest food-away-from-home distributor, Sysco offers customized supply chain solutions, bespoke specialty product offerings, and culinary support to drive customers to innovate and optimize their operations. We act as a trusted business partner to our customers, helping them grow through our industry-leading portfolio that includes fresh produce, premium proteins, specialty products, sustainably focused items, equipment and supplies, and innovative culinary solutions. For more information, visit For important news and key information for Sysco investors, visit the Investor Relations section of the company's website at SYY-NEWS Follow us: in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Yahoo
Man arrested 3 years after fatal shooting outside Plant City liquor store
A man who was wanted for over three years in connection with a deadly shooting outside a Plant City liquor store was arrested this week, deputies said. Oscar Juan Molina, 48, fled to Mexico after the shooting at Twilight Zone Liquor and remained out of the country, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said in a news release. After learning he had returned to Hillsborough County, deputies arrested him Wednesday. Deputies say Molina opened fire April 13, 2022, after a fight at the liquor store at 4010 State Road 60 E. Deputies previously said the fight started at the business's bar area and continued into the parking lot about 10 p.m. A deputy responding to an unrelated call nearby heard the gunshot and came to the bar's parking lot. The deputy arrived in time to see a car leave and then crash just over the Hillsborough-Polk County line. The male driver had a gunshot wound and was taken to Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center with injuries that were not considered life-threatening. A second man was found in a field next to the bar, deputies said. He was taken to South Florida Baptist Hospital in Plant City, where he died. In addition to first-degree murder, Molina faces charges of attempted first-degree murder and felonious possession of a firearm. He also faces drug charges out of Polk County. Records show he was being held Thursday at the Orient Road Jail without bond. The sheriff's office has not released the names of the people who were shot. An arrest affidavit with more information was not immediately available Thursday. 'This arrest brings long-awaited closure to the victim's family and sends a clear message: we never stop seeking justice,' Sheriff Chad Chronister said in a statement.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Business
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Minuteman Press Franchise in Plant City, FL Celebrates 20+ Years & Joins President's Club
PLANT CITY, Fla., June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mike and Julie Arndt are the owners of Minuteman Press in Plant City, FL since November of 2004. Just after celebrating their 20th year in business in Plant City, Mike and Julie hit another huge milestone for their business – joining the President's Club for achieving over $1 million in gross sales for the year ending 2024. Mike shares, 'The President's Club is a tremendous honor and accomplishment for us. From starting with zero customers to hitting over $1 million in sales in a small market, this achievement is a testament to hard work, persistence, and following the Minuteman Press franchise system.'20 Years in Business & Counting Mike continues, 'The past 20 years has been a 'growing' experience – we've grown and evolved with changing technology, equipment, products, vendors, services, and client needs. One thing that has remained the same is the importance of building real community relationships. The client base we've built has been amazing and we want the business to continue growing for the next 20 years!' When asked about his growth strategies, Mike says, 'Client relationships, networking, and community involvement are all still very important to us especially when it comes to building lasting relationships. At the same time, I would say that the Internet Marketing Program has taken over as the number 1 way to generate leads and acquire new clients.' Another key to success for Minuteman Press in Plant City is their ability to produce products and services their clients need. Mike shares, 'We have a wide range of products that are equally in high demand as we continue to grow in all areas. Direct mail, apparel, multi-part forms, signs and banners, booklets, and marketing materials are the top products we produce on a daily basis.'Journey to Minuteman Press Prior to joining the Minuteman Press family, Mike recalls, 'I was in management with FedEx and was General Manager of a large water company. I got to a point where I knew I could operate my own business using my people and production management skills along with my logistics and business experience. When looking for a new opportunity, I looked at several options and Minuteman Press kept coming to the top of my list! The hours of operation, the ability to have family members involved, the reasonable financial investment, and the reputation and support of the Minuteman Press franchise all played key parts in my decision-making process.' Mike adds, 'The training and support from Minuteman Press has been fantastic since day one. I still remember the new owner training and how the training staff was professional, knowledgeable, and engaging as they provided us with so much valuable information. For over 20 years I've been in business, Minuteman Press has always been available, helpful, and knowledgeable. FLEX software, vendor vetting, and keeping us updated on new products and equipment have all been instrumental in driving our success without me having to do the research myself.' Rewards & Advice for Others Taking stock of his time as part of the Minuteman Press family, Mike reflects, 'My biggest reward is growth in every sense of the word. Growing a business from $0 to $1 million has been a blessing, and not just because of the monetary achievement. I have gained so many good friends and relationships that I cherish along the way. I am grateful to the Minuteman Press family for all they have done for me over the years.' Mike's advice for others is 'to not give up and work the Minuteman Press system.' He adds, 'Be open to trying new things, pay attention and listen to Minuteman Press, employees, customers, and the community for their needs and concerns.' Mike concludes, 'Keep up with changes in the industry. Realize that your employees are your greatest asset. Listen to them and do not take them for granted.' For more information on Minuteman Press in Plant City, FL, visit Learn more about #1 rated Minuteman Press franchise opportunities and read Minuteman Press franchise reviews at Media Contact:Minuteman Press InternationalChris Biscuiti, 631-249-1370cbiscuiti@ A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Daily Mail
31-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Judge's blistering attack on woman who can't stop drink-driving after she kills AGAIN in SECOND fatal crash
A Florida judge delivered a blistering courtroom attack on a repeat drunk driver who killed her own cousin in a horror crash - her second fatal drink-driving conviction in seven years. Jennifer Carvajal, 28, has been sentenced to 67 years in prison for causing a crash that killed her own cousin and seriously injured two others in 2021. The Plant City, Florida, woman wept and buried her face as a judge delivered a scathing verdict that will keep her locked up until her late 70s, as reported by the Tampa Bay Times. The crash killed Pedro Carbajal and seriously injured two other people near Interstate 4. Judge G. Gregory Green said he struggled to comprehend how she could commit the same deadly crime twice in her lifetime. 'It is almost as if instead of taking every step to avoid putting yourself in that situation again, you took steps to ensure that it happened,' the Hillsborough Circuit judge told the repeat offender. 'And that is incomprehensible for this court,' he added. The first time Carvajal drove drunk and killed someone in 2014, she received just five years in prison. The second time, she got two-thirds of a century behind bars. Carvajal reportedly wept in court throughout the four-hour sentencing hearing -repeatedly apologizing to her dead cousin's devastated family. 'No matter how many sorrys I say to each of you, or even him, I could never forgive myself,' Carvajal said, as reported by the outlet. The court heard how Carvajal had a traumatic childhood, including sexual abuse by male relatives that only came to light when she was diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease at age nine. She never received proper mental health treatment for what was later identified as post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. This led her to contemplate suicide and self-harm with broken glass. By age 11, she was already drinking beer and smoking weed at school as she desperately tried to cope with her psychological pain through alcohol abuse, her attorney told the court. Her own father was arrested when she was 11 for raping an older female relative and spent five years in prison before he was deported to Mexico, the Tampa Bay Times revealed. She was hospitalized for two suicide attempts, according to court records obtained by the outlet. 'Jennifer committed these acts because she's broken,' said Assistant Public Defender Nicole Engebretsen. 'She was a broken child that never healed.' Carvajal has a traumatic childhood, including sexual abuse by male relatives that only came to light when she was diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease at age nine But prosecutors didn't show mercy for the repeat killer. 'Two people have lost their lives at the hands of Jennifer Carvajal,' Assistant State Attorney Dawn Hart told the cour5t. 'This community is not safe if Miss Carvajal is ever allowed back in society.' Carvajal was arrested on April 25, 2021, after an 111 mph police chase that led to a deadly crash. When the trooper tried to pull her over, Carvajal made a hard right turn that sent the Hyundai Elantra down an embankment before going airborne and hitting a concrete light pole and a palm tree. It then overturned in the parking lot of a car dealership. Carvajal's cousin Pedro Carbajal, 22, was killed when he was ejected from the back seat of the car. Pedro's girlfriend Lexcia Gonzalez, 20, was also ejected from the back seat and broke both of her legs. A front seat passenger, 19-year-old Grady Ramirez, had 'incapacitating' injuries. When asked by the trooper who was driving the car, Gonzalez pointed to Carvajal - who denied she was the driver. The car was registered to Gonzalez. Carvajal's first deadly crash happened around 6.30am on February 5, 2014, when she was speeding down Alexander Street at 55mph in a gold Lincoln Navigator with her headlights off. She tore through a red light and plowed into a black Toyota Echo. The Toyota was being driven by a newspaper deliveryman, 52-year-old Keith Allen Davis, and was smashed into a concrete divider. Carvajal, who was then 16 years old, told a bystander that she had just received her learner's permit and didn't have insurance, according to the Tampa Bay Times. 'I am sorry, it was my fault,' Carvajal said as Davis lay on the ground bleeding and unconscious. Davis was taken a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. Cops found an empty can of Four Loko, a cheap malt liquor favored by young partygoers, with an empty beer can and an empty bottle of Patron tequila, the outlet reported. Her blood content was measured at .13 - above the legal limit of .08. Carvajal pleaded no contest to charges of DUI manslaughter in an adult court and faced sentencing after she turned 18 years old.
