Plans for a Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches location were submitted late last week for review and approval. If approved, the eatery will be located at 2424 James Redman Parkway in Plant City. The building was formerly a liquor store, says Kim Polo of Plant City Building and Code Enforcement. It is located in the same plaza as […]
Continue ReadingHancock’s autopsy shows death from natural causes
Westley Hancock, the late owner of Bruce’s Barber Shop on Thonotosassa Road in Plant City, died of natural causes. Previously, authorities believed that Hancock may have been electrocuted while installing a ceiling fan. Hancock’s autopsy, performed by the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner’s office, showed that he died of hypertensive arteriosclerotic heart disease on June 16. He […]
Continue ReadingFresh Landscape
It’s been one year since Tray Towles took over as manager of the Code Enforcement department for the City of Plant City. It was a different landscape before than it is now. Since last July, Tray Towles and his team have made a number of significant improvements to both the department and the community under […]
Continue ReadingRaulerson focuses on Pig Jam, agency accountability
Rep. Dan Raulerson (R) has just completed another session with the Florida House of Representatives, where he focused on fighting for agency accountability. Raulerson, who was first elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012, currently serves as the chair for the Joint Subcommittee on Auditor General Selection, chair for the Joint Legislative Auditing […]
Continue ReadingRiverboat Ramblers
They might be from Central Florida but Howard Blount and Jerry Woods are more familiar with the rivers of Europe than they are with Mickey Mouse. Travel partners Blount and Woods are the faces of Backroad Planet, a travel website and blog for the economical adventurer. Blount, who retired from teaching this past June after […]
Continue ReadingCalling all students
Students who are behind in reading by the third grade are more likely to drop out of high school, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Sylvia Fluellen doesn’t want to see that happen. Fluellen, a Springfield College graduate student, is looking for 20 third-graders who go to Title I elementary schools in Plant City, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Roger Brock
Roger Brock, 67, of Plant City, died July 25, 2015. Mr. Brock was a dispatcher with Watkins Motor Lines for 30 years. He loved spending time with his family, and he enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. He is survived by his mother, Georgia Brock; and brother, Greg Brock (Maria). A celebration of life was held […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Ola Mae Lillian Parker
Ola Mae Lillian Parker, 91, died July 23, 2015 in Sebring. Mrs. Parker was a member of the Sebring Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She is survived by her son, James H. Parker Jr. (Holly); two daughters, Sandra Roberson and Sherry Gillette; brother, Delmar Strickland; sister, Joyce Howze; grandchildren, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Marie Hankins Allen
Marie Hankins Allen, 89, of Brandon, and formerly of Ironton, Ohio, died July 30, 2015. Mrs. Allen was a former member of Arabia Baptist Church and Coal Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Ohio, and Sovereign Grace Baptist Church in Florida, and was a current member at Bible Baptist Church in Florida. She worked at the […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Loeta Audrey Stokes
Loeta Audrey Stokes, 90, of Plant City, died July 30, 2015 at her home. A native of Lithia, she was the daughter of the late Herschel and Annabelle Petite Shirley. She was the wife of James Stokes. She was a member of Ft. Cooper Baptist Church in Inverness and drove a bus for the public […]
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