Sylvia LaJean Turner, 69, of Plant City, died Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015 at her home. A native of Plant City, she was the daughter of the late S.D. and Bobbie King Eady. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Plant City. Ms. Turner is survived by her children, Shane Turner and Raven […]
Continue ReadingObituary: David W. Belveal
Retired Maj. David W. Belveal, United States Air Force, 80, of Ruskin, died Aug. 14, 2015. Maj. Belveal was an Air Force pilot. He is survived by his beloved wife, Kathy; and many family and friends. A graveside service with military honors was held on Friday, Aug. 21 at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell. Online […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Melvin Paul Norris
Melvin Paul Norris, 64, of Plant City, died Aug. 14, 2015, at his home. A native of Ann Arbor, Michigan, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Willda Evans Norris. Mr. Norris was an usher at St. Clement Catholic Church for over 20 years. He loved MeTV and Wendys. He is survived by […]
Continue ReadingALDI to host hiring events in Plant City, Brandon
Plant City and Brandon residents looking for a new job opportunity in the retail industry can head to one of two hiring events in September for the grocery chain ALDI. The chain is looking for store associates, shift managers and manager trainees. Plant City’s hiring event will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on […]
Continue ReadingVandalism rates expected to decline with school start
In July, the Plant City Police Department reported 27 vandalism cases — nearly double the 15 cases reported in July of last year. Although there’s no definitive reason why the department has seen an increase in this type of crime, Sgt. Alfred Van Duyne, of the Plant City Police Department, has noticed that these rates […]
Continue ReadingMightier than the Sword
Jesse Starr can’t remember a time when he wasn’t sketching. But he does remember the first time he realized he was a good artist: as a sixth grader who doodled on manila folders and the arms of his fellow classmates. Since then, the freelance graphic designer and artist has come a long way. Starr recently […]
Continue ReadingCollege and career counselor retires after 15 years at PCHS
From freshman year to graduation, life after high school is one of the most important subjects on students’ minds. For the last 15 years, Sherrie Mueller has been helping students achieve their post-graduate goals as Plant City High School’s college and career counselor. Now it is Mueller’s time to move on to the next stage […]
Continue ReadingSuperintendent speaks at Bailey Elementary School
Hillsborough County students go back to school next week, but teachers are already back in their classrooms. On Monday, Aug. 17, Hillsborough County Superintendent Jeff Eakins spoke to faculty and staff at Bailey Elementary School on their first day of the 2015-16 school year. Eakins, who is the new superintendent for the school district, is […]
Continue ReadingSollenberger resigns from WLCA board
The Walden Lake Community Association board has a new vacancy. At the Monday, Aug. 17, meeting, WLCA Vice President Dave Sollenberger announced his resignation. The former city manager is moving to Charlotte, North Carolina in October to be closer to his family. “I have really enjoyed working with each and every one of you,” Sollenberger […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Samuel H. Barbee
Samuel H. Barbee, 75, of Plant City, died Aug. 11, 2015. Mr. Barbee was of the Baptist faith and he enjoyed fishing. He and his wife, Amanda, visited SeaWorld every year since the park opened. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Amanda Barbee; son, Samuel Barbee Jr.; daughters, Margaret Birt (Randall) and […]
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