When Felton Williams was drafted into the U.S. Army in late 1942, he looked out the window of a bus and thought he would never see his home again. But, Mr. Williams did return home from his service in World War II and eventually started the iconic grocery store, Felton’s Meat and Produce. Mr. Williams […]
Continue ReadingBlack Dog Farms starts season strong
The season for horse shows has just begun, but Plant City’s Black Dog Farm Connemaras and Sport Horses already has garnered some national acclaim. The farm qualified three horses and sent two riders to the American Eventing Championships in September, in Chattahoochie Hills, Ga. Both riders placed in the top five in their respective divisions.
Continue ReadingFamily, friends remember, celebrate Dezeray Jenkins
Rotating through a loop of photographs during a slideshow, there was one picture that stuck out to anyone who knew 12-year-old Dezeray Jenkins. She was standing next to a pumpkin with a frown on her face — something she never did. For some reason that day, Dezeray didn’t want to join her relatives and pose […]
Continue ReadingBAKER’S DOZEN: Yvonne Fry
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor If you looked up “busy bee” in the dictionary, Yvonne Fry’s picture likely would be under it. It’s hard to believe there is just one of her — between the Tomlin Middle School PTSA meetings she heads up and the two businesses she owns. But this woman on the […]
Continue ReadingBAKER’S DOZEN: Walden Lake Golf and Country Club
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor It’s been a long road for the Walden Lake Golf and Country Club. After exchanging through multiple hands, suffering lowered membership and, most recently, undergoing bankruptcy, the club still is hanging on.
Continue ReadingBREAKING NEWS: Cockfighting ring discovered in Plant City
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 11 suspects today in connection with a cockfighting ring operating in Plant City.
Continue ReadingInspire Quilting to hold raffle for Plant City teen
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor Today at 2 p.m. Inspire! Quilting and Sewing, 101 N. Collins St., will host a raffle to help 15-year-old Jacob Meachum who was injured June 3 after a sport-utility vehicle hit the ATV he was riding on.
Continue Reading‘Paw’sitive Environment
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor With the Christmas season upon us, many have been busy bustling from store to store, picking up gifts, stocking stuffers and decorations. But, unlike massive chain stores and corporate retailers, five shops in Historic Downtown Plant City have a special furry friend greeting the customers — a shop pet. […]
Continue ReadingImprovements slated for exit
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor Officials from Plant City, Lakeland and the Lakeland Economic Development Council believe a $2.2 million improvement package for County Line Road near Interstate 4 will help existing businesses as well as attract new ones to the area.
Continue ReadingPlant City leaders share careers at 2012 Great American Teach-In
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor A U.S. military soldier — dressed completely in camouflage — rested outside his tent Nov. 15, in a mock campsite on the grounds of Trapnell Elementary School.
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