January 8 IT WASN’T ME 900 block of South Empire Street Stolen tag: This complainant stated the after he sold his vehicle in early 2020 with attached tag FL UN14X, someone ran multiple tolls and FDOT sent the charges to him instead of the driver. MAIL CALL 500 block of East Baker Street Mail theft: […]
Continue ReadingObituaries 1.21.21
Teddi Alves Teddi Alves, 81, of Valrico, formerly of Huntington Beach, California, born in Albany, New York on July 27, 1939, entered into eternal rest on January 11, 2021. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. Brett Wayne DeShong Brett Wayne DeShong, 23, of Dover, born in Brandon on October 20, 1997, entered into eternal rest on January […]
Continue ReadingAround Town 1.21.21
We asked Facebook: The City of Plant City has several projects ongoing in 2021, from parking lot overhauls to park additions and improvements. What’s the next thing you’d like to see the city work on? “I would like to see the city keep Griffin Road cleaned up, it is an eyesore” — Barbara Skaggs Ward […]
Continue ReadingPC athlete wins flag football championship
Gemma Stanley joined the Youngstown, Ohio-based Sentinels for the 2021 FFWCT World Championship in Panama City Beach.
Continue Reading2021 Kia K5 a fitting replacement for outgoing Optima
Remember the Kia Optima? Well, it has been retired for 2021 and substituted by another suitable midsize sedan: the K5. The new name, the fresh look, is as bold appearing or even more so than its predecessor. Length and wheelbase are up by two and 1.8 inches, respectively. Width rises another inch, though the height […]
Continue ReadingQuick Hits 1.21.21
Register for Plant City Little League spring season Sign-ups for the Spring 2021 Plant City Little League baseball and softball season are ongoing through Jan. 29. In-person sign-ups will be held at the PCLL board room, 1704 N. Park Road, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. this Saturday as well as Jan. 23. You can […]
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 1.21.21
Optimists to host oratorical contest for youths The Plant City Optimist Club is getting ready to host its annual Oratorical Contest and registration is now open. Youths younger than age 19 (as of Oct. 1, 2020) who are not enrolled as degree-seeking students at a post-secondary institution can participate in the Feb. 15 contest, which […]
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City Winner: Katrina Turco
Katrina Turco took this stunning photo of the Plant City countryside.
Continue ReadingDolphins make TCYFCC championship games
Three Plant City Dolphins teams are going to the TCYFCC Superbowl this Saturday in Riverview.
Continue ReadingAround Town 1.14.21
We asked Facebook: If you’ve gone through the county’s COVID-19 vaccine application process for yourself or someone else, what was your experience like? “Unfortunately, it has not been user-friendly. My father has tried for the second week now and he has had a very hard time with it. He got one during his age group’s […]
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