Joseph “Joe” Amedure, 74, of Valrico, died Sept. 18, 2015. Mr. Amedure was born in Brooklyn, New York. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and was a physical therapist. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Despina “Dessie” Amedure; son, Joey Amedure […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Waleika “Wally” Swingler
Waleika “Wally” Swingler, 17, of Plant City, died Sept. 25, 2015. A visitation was held Oct. 1 at Gentry Morrison Funeral Home in Lakeland. A celebration of life will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, at the funeral home, 3350 Mall Hill Drive, Lakeland.
Continue ReadingObituary: Albert “Al” Powers
Albert “Al” Powers, 43, of Plant City, died Sept. 13, 2015. Mr. Powers was born in Brooklyn, New York. He was a member of the Gun Owner’s Association of America and the South Bay Hunting Club. He loved his family, and enjoyed hunting and riding his Harley Davidson. He is survived by his wife, Rhonda […]
Continue ReadingVisions Golf makes motion to dismiss new lawsuit
Visions Golf, LLC., the company that owns the Hills and the Lakes golf courses in the Walden Lake community, has made a motion to dismiss a new lawsuit filed by the Walden Lake Community Association. The motion for dismissal was filed on Thursday, Sept. 17. The plaintiffs for the new lawsuit are the WLCA, Bruce […]
Continue ReadingLaborer injured on Walden Lake Golf Course
A man trimming trees on Walden Lake Golf Course was airlifted to Tampa Genera Hospital Thursday, Sept. 24, after a large tree limb broke off of the tree that he was working on, according to a report filed with the Plant City Police Department. Phillip Hallmeyer, 35, was working alongside Eric Poling, 33, on one of […]
Continue ReadingPlant City teen dead in Interstate 75 accident
UPDATE: The driver of the semi truck in the Friday, Sept. 25, accident has been identified. Mohamed Ahmed, 34, of Nashville was unaware of that a Ford Focus, driven by Waleika D. Swingler, 17, of Plant City, had crashed into the back of his semi truck. He continued north on Interstate 75 and stopped at exit […]
Continue ReadingFirst Baptist plans new campus
Plant City’s First Baptist Church has submitted plans to the city for a new campus on property it owns off James L. Redman Parkway. The church has owned the 57 acres of land for over 10 years and has been waiting to move its current campus on Palmer Street when it reaches capacity. On an […]
Continue ReadingVet to host fashion show for animal rescues
Who said couture shouldn’t include dog hair? On Saturday, Oct. 10, furry fashionistas will strut across the stage of Plant City’s National Guard Armory in their best threads. No, it isn’t New York Fashion Week. The animals in the show are part of the fifth annual Fashion, Feathers & Fur fundraiser, hosted by Timberlane Pet […]
Continue ReadingPaladin complaints decrease
As summer comes to a close, strawberry season is beginning in Plant City. Most berry growers have just finished one of the early stages of the growing process: applying fumigants. Since 2013, many growers have chosen to use Paladin, a fumigant that is produced by Arkema. The fumigant is based on dimethyl disulfide, instead of […]
Continue ReadingWLCA to develop polo field
As Plant City continues to grow, the Walden Lake Community Association is determined to keep the community as one of the more desirable locations to live in the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World. Part of the plan is to build family-friendly recreation areas on the polo field on Griffin Boulevard. This year, the WLCA […]
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