Sandra Whitmill has been promoted to Sunshine Bank’s vice president. She will be responsible for managing policy and ensuring the bank is in compliance with regulatory requirements. “We are excited to promote Sandi to compliance officer at Sunshine Bank,” Jane Tompkins, chief risk officer, said. “Her depth of knowledge is invaluable and we are confident that she will […]
Continue ReadingP.C. man dies after car hits tree, parked car
A Plant City man died early Monday, March 23, after he lost control of his car. At about 2:32 a.m., Gilberto Montana, 20, was driving his 2014 Chevrolet Camaro on East Calhoun Street when he lost control of the vehicle and struck a tree. After striking the tree, the vehicle deflected and struck an unoccupied, parked vehicle. Montana sustained serious […]
Continue ReadingOne dead after Jeep hits pedestrians
A 2000 Jeep Cherokee struck two pedestrians crossing Highway 574 Sunday, March 22, killing one. The SUV, driven by Clifford Halford, 59, of Plant City, was traveling east on Highway 574. He did not see the pedestrians, Noe Lara-Garcia, 50, and Rosa Castro, 54, both of Plant City, crossing the road to the El Koco Loco Bar and […]
Continue ReadingPlant City man wins lotto
Daniel Crumley, 37, of Plant City, claimed a $1 million prize in the 100X THE CASH Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery headquarters in Tallahassee this week. He purchased his winning ticket from Circle K at 1514 S. Alexander St. in Plant City. The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning Scratch-Off […]
Continue ReadingAngels Among Us
The lights fell. The music started. Dana Carpenter’s phone died. She didn’t think much of it as Alabama took the stage. The memories were in the packed stadium of the Florida Strawberry Festival, and not on some lighted, plastic screen. And her 11-year-old daughter, Megan, was under good care. Her older brother, Chad was watching […]
Continue ReadingPoker Run planned for victim
Lynn Lipham is competitive. Whether its a game of pool or beating you to the door, the happy-go-lucky fitness guru has a playful way about her. It’s that fun and positive attitude that draws patrons to the bartender, who has worked all over Plant City and Lakeland. It’s no wonder they’re rallying around her now. […]
Continue ReadingLupton’s hosts picnic for families
Lupton’s Catering held its 25th annual Foster Family Picnic at Lupton’s Boggy Bottom Ranch, 8407 Lupton Place, in Plant City March 1. Ralph J. Lupton Jr. saw the need to celebrate the families caring for children in need and began to host a picnic in their honor 25 years ago. Lupton’s partner, Eckerd, also believes […]
Continue ReadingDanes visit strawberry fest
Plant City Daybreak Rotary club hosted a group of Rotarians from Denmark this month. Svend Erik Jensen, Tom and Merete Nielsen, and Joanna and Jens Holdorf learned all about Plant City and even attended the Florida Strawberry Festival. They stayed with David and Alise Sollenberger, Bruce and Margaret Rodwell, and George and Cassandra Banning. They […]
Continue ReadingFestival Winners: Shoebox Float
FIRST AND SECOND GRADE First: Jackson Trapnell Second: Easton Morrow Third: Caleb Benitez Fourth: Kyleigh Meiers Fifth: Adriana Asencio THIRD AND FOURTH GRADE First: Caden Trapnell Second: Ayla Steinestel Third: Skyler Grooms Fourth: Olivia Little Fifth: Sarah Rogers FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADE First: Linzie Alred Second: Emily Little Third: Kagen Alred Fourth: Kyle Berdy Fifth: […]
Continue ReadingFestival Winners: Stemming Contests
YOUTH Kindergarten: Katie Jane Burklexy First and second grade: Zachary Marriott Third and fourth grade: Blessing Ellis Fifth and sixth grade: Leah Burklew ADULT Kim Croslie
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