Sarah Dean Brown, 93, of Plant City, died May 8, 2015 at Community Care Center. A native of Kenvir, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late James and Fannie Farley Dean. Survivors include son, Loyed Brown (Diane); daughter, Mable McIntosh Adams; 8 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren. Sarah was preceded in death by […]
Continue ReadingObituary: A.B. Ham
A.B. Ham, 78, of Lithia, died May 26, 2015. Mr. Ham was an Army veteran who loved fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. He was also retired from Suburban Propane. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Edna Ham; son, Alan Bryan Ham (Shelia); daughters, Lori Ireton (Jeff) and Terri Lee (Alvin); […]
Continue ReadingPost office for sale in downtown PC
The building that once held the post office in historic downtown is now up for sale. Some residents would say that this action has been a long time coming. The post office, located at 301 W. Reynolds St., originally closed two years ago on June 27, 2013 due to health and safety violations. Deterioration was […]
Continue ReadingSearch for new PCHS principal begins
On Thursday, May 28, Plant City High School held interviews for the position of principal. The current principal is Colleen Richardson, who will be retiring at the end of this school year. It is expected that the position will be filled by June 9. Everyone who applied for the job was interviewed, according to Jerry […]
Continue ReadingCommunity remembers Hilman Bowden
Hilman Bowden was known for many things: quick wit, snazzy outfits and one-line zingers. But he will be remembered most for his unwavering dedication to the Plant City community. Mr. Bowden, a longtime Plant City resident, died May 16, 2015 at home. Mr. Bowden moved to Plant City from Enterprise, Alabama with his family during […]
Continue ReadingTeacher receives business award
The inside of David Steffen’s classroom at Simmons Career Center is lined with three rows of computers. A mock green screen that students use to create “The Morning Show” leans against one wall. Some students have decorated the whiteboard with their names in bubbles and other drawings. But it is the far back of the […]
Continue ReadingNewest fire captain continues family legacy
Chris Rodriguez has always wanted to be a firefighter. Now, after fifteen years with Plant City Fire Rescue, he has been promoted to captain. To those who know him best, this promotion has been a long time coming. “The job picked him,” Chief Rick Sullivan, the chief at Station 2 in Plant City where Rodriguez […]
Continue ReadingA lasting legacy: PCHS principal retires
When Colleen Richardson walked into her office Thursday, May 21, she was greeted by a room full of balloons, crepe paper and a basket of candy. The Plant City High School principal, who started at the school as a teacher 31 years ago, is retiring at the end of the 2014-2015 school year. The office […]
Continue ReadingP.C. Commission approves intersection modifications
The intersection of Timberlane Drive at Alexander Street, part of the Walden Lake entrance, has been criticized for its traffic problems. Two options for creating better traffic flow were presented at the May 26 meeting after both sides of the intersection were studied at peak traffic hours. The first option, presented to the commissioners as […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Raymond Wilson Fox
Raymond Wilson Fox, 79, died May 16, 2015. Mr. Fox was a veteran of the Air National Guard. He retired as a truck driver. His favorite pastime was singing karaoke. He was a member of Countryside Baptist Church of Dover, and The Moose Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Gale Clippard Fox; son, Raymond […]
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