Four area wrestlers make states Three Strawberry Crest wrestlers and one Durant Cougar are set to compete for state championship glory this weekend in Kissimmee. Jarrett Affronti (126 pounds), Triston Davidson (160 pounds) and Amneous Chambers (182 pounds) will represent Crest in Silver Spurs Arena. Affronti and Davidson each placed second overall in their weight […]
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 3.7.19
’Strawberry event’ at Winn-Dixie To celebrate both its new look and the Florida Strawberry Festival the Winn-Dixie store at 205 W. Alexander St. is inviting the public to come check out a family-friendly “strawberry event” on Saturday morning. The event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., will feature strawberry-themed giveaways, gift cards, photo […]
Continue ReadingOne dead in Tuesday SR-60 crash
A 77-year-old woman died and another was injured in a crash near Luckasavage Road.
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week: Parker Messick
Parker Messick Plant City’s ace led the way to a 1-0 win on Feb. 22.
Continue ReadingFire Fist Boxing heating up in 2019
The Plant City-based stable had success in St. Pete on Feb. 16 and has big plans for 2019.
Continue ReadingWhat’s on Kline’s Mind? Traveling trophies never a bad idea
Strawberry Crest’s new track and field trophy idea is in great taste.
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City Winner: Jon Fon
Jon Fon wins this week’s I Love Plant City photo contest.
Continue ReadingQuick Hits 2.28.19
Crest wrestling three-peats districts Strawberry Crest’s wrestling team won its third consecutive district championship on Feb. 22. The Chargers’ team score of 157.0, almost 10 points higher than runner-up Newsome, got the job done that day at George Jenkins High School. Four Chargers also won first place in their weight classes. Aaron Ortiz beat Newsome’s […]
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 2.28.19
Krystal gives scholarship to local employee Amy Garcia’s quest for a degree in public health got a little easier with help from Krystal. The burger chain awarded $2,500 to Garcia, a shift leader at the Plant City store, on Feb. 13. Garcia is also a student at the University of Tampa. The Square Up Scholarship […]
Continue ReadingRaiders conquer the TCA Conquerors
Plant City picked up its first-ever win over Trinity Christian on Feb. 22.
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