Robert Glen Dukes, 64, of Plant City, died July 21, 2015. Mr. Dukes spent a lot of time serving the community, helping staff and patients at Community Care, and volunteering at the Strawberry Festival. His home for the last 13 years was Jacaranda Manor. He is survived by two sisters, Sherry L. Willis (Michael) and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Norberto Hernandez
Norberto “Bob” Hernandez, 90, of Plant City, died July 20, 2015. Mr. Hernandez was a career United States Army serviceman, having served his country in WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He and his wife of 65 years, Della, moved to Plant City in 1996. He loved spending time with family, was an […]
Continue Reading3-D breast scans now available at SFBH
South Florida Baptist Hospital is now offering a new type of mammogram technology that shows mammograms to patients in 3-D. The hospital is one of the facilities within the BayCare Health System that was scheduled to receive the new technology this year. It started offering the mammograms Tuesday, July 14. The new screening technology is […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Thomas Stephen O’Toole
Thomas “Tom” Stephen O’Toole, 69, of Plant City, died July 23, 2015. Mr. O’Toole was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1946. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served aboard the USS Wasp in the Vietnam War. He loved his family, and he enjoyed golfing and boating. He is survived by […]
Continue ReadingSmokin’ Aces Steakhouse prepares for soft opening
Since Smokin’ Aces BBQ took over Chancy’s Catfish Shack nearly three months ago, locals have been asking if popular staples will remain on the new menu. The answer is yes, co-owner Robert Jordan says. The restaurant is preparing for a tentative soft opening for the new restaurant, dubbed Smokin’ Aces Steakhouse, for the last week […]
Continue ReadingCity proposes new fire station
A third fire station was proposed for Plant City at the July 20 budget meeting. Currently, Plant City Fire Rescue is comprised of two stations that are divided into two response areas. A third station, Assistant City Manager Bill McDaniel says, would reduce response times while creating a third response zone. The proposed third fire […]
Continue ReadingWoman shot in drug deal
Tangela Campbell, 38, of Plant City, was shot during a drug deal on Tuesday, July 28. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Campbell had gone with her son to purchase marijuana at a location on Frontage Road. During a conversation with the dealers, Campbell was shot in the neck. The suspects fled and Campbell was […]
Continue ReadingVisions Golf requests continuance; Aug. 13 rezoning meeting cancelled
On Wednesday, July 29, Visions Golf, the company that owns the two 18-hole golf courses in the Walden Lake community, requested a continuance regarding the rezoning meeting that was scheduled for August 13. Subsequently, the meeting has been cancelled and no new date has been scheduled. The previously scheduled meeting was to make a recommendation […]
Continue ReadingCity unveils new website
On July 23, the City of Plant City unveiled its new website. According to IT Director Kent Andrel, the new website is user-friendly and will benefit both Plant City residents and visitors. Those who visit the website can take advantage of the Notify Me program, which allows the public to subscribe to the city’s news […]
Continue ReadingMission in Madagascar
At 72, Frankie Wilson is ready for her next big adventure. The bubbly Plant City resident has a newly rediscovered zest for life after returning in June from a six-month trip volunteering with Mercy Ships, a global organization that brings necessary medicines, services and surgical procedures to the impoverished all over the world. THE MERCY […]
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