Two Plant City men were arrested April 24, on charges of illegal drug possession. Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office detectives were assisting the Florida Department of Corrections at 5541 Joe King Road in Plant City, when they saw drug paraphernalia inside the residence in plain view. Later that day, detectives obtained and executed a court-authorized search […]
Continue ReadingCadaver research center proposed for Lithia
USF anthropologists introduced their plans at a public meeting April 23, for a 2-acre research and training facility that could be constructed at a Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office site in Lithia. This Facility for Outdoor Experimental Research and Training, or FORT, would allow anthropologists, criminologists, forensic scientists and law enforcement officials to study cadavers that have been exposed […]
Continue ReadingHometown Hero: Memories of Wartime
James Coker will never forget his years serving in Europe during World War II. When he dusts off his boxes of pristinely kept photos, tickets, cards and other mementoes, the memories come rushing back. “It was scary, but it was happy times,” he said. One of his most treasured keepsakes is a collection of photos […]
Continue ReadingLibrary unveils design for new cards
When members of Bruton Memorial Library check out their materials at the front desk, they hand over a card that was designed to inspire. It features a collage of words such as “improve,” “imagine,” “collaborate” and “connect.” But employees at the library noticed a problem with the cards: The design was missing an iconic representation […]
Continue ReadingFive Below, rue21 to open in Lake Walden Square
Plant City shoppers will have two new destinations to check out this summer, and they won’t even have to get back in the car to go from one store to the next. Five Below and rue21 will be opening right next to each other in Lake Walden Square at Alexander Street and James L. Redman […]
Continue ReadingHunter voted new WLCA president
The Walden Lake Community Association Board of Directors voted Monday, to select its new officers for the next year. Bob Hunter and Rich Glorioso were nominated for president, and Hunter won with a vote of five to four. “Our basic responsibility is to improve the property values in Walden Lake,” Hunter said. “Not just to […]
Continue ReadingNew and improved Bike Fest to come in May
Plant City Bike Fest was held for the last time in February, after more than 12 years as a monthly event. But the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce will host an improved version of Bike Fest this May, and continue on a less frequent basis. “Now that we’re not doing it monthly, we have […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Cheryl Davette Dow
Cheryl Davette Dow, 67, of Plant City, died April 13, 2015, at South Florida Baptist Hospital. The family will be having private services. Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome.com.
Continue ReadingObituary: Eunice Curl Draughon
Eunice Curl Draughon, 93, of Plant City, died April 14, 2015, at her home. A native of Medulla, she was the daughter of late Berry and Annie Curl Draughon. Mrs. Draughon was a member of First United Methodist Church of Plant City, and was a supervisor and operator with GTE for over 41 years. She […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Charles A. Gifford
Charles Allen Gifford, 47, of Plant City, died April 11, 2015. He played baseball from age 5 to 16 at South Brandon Little League. He played softball at different churches, including Valrico Baptist and Bell Shoals Baptist. His love of the game continued, as he loved attending spring training games here in Florida, and traveling […]
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