Kelly Slevin got a great view of this butterfly shortly after emerging from its cocoon.
Continue ReadingCatching up with Kenzie Wheeler
Last week, Wheeler and teammate J.D. Casper competed in The Voice’s battle round and the Dover native earned the win.
Continue ReadingPlant City, Crest split boys, girls tennis district championships
Both schools secured the Class 4A-District 6 championship and runner-up spots in last week’s tournaments in Winter Haven.
Continue ReadingObituaries 4.22.21
Joseph Allen McIntosh Joseph Allen McIntosh, 46, of Plant City, born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 24, 1974, entered into eternal rest on April 10, 2021. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. Charles ‘Bobby’ Robert Wiggins Charles “Bobby” Robert Wiggins, 80, of Lakeland, born in Springhead on January 16, 1941, entered into eternal rest on April 15, 2021. […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 4.22.21
April 9 SERIOUSLY, STOP LEAVING YOUR CARS UNLOCKED 1900 block of Juniper Drive Vehicle burglary: This complainant stated her unlocked Chevrolet SUV was burglarized overnight. SUSPICIONS CONFIRMED Park Road/Baker Street DUI: Officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the area of Park Road and Baker Street. The driver was found to be […]
Continue ReadingRegister for basketball, cheerleading summer camps
Plant City High School’s annual basketball and cheerleading summer camps are returning for 2021 and parents can get their children signed up now. Coach Billy Teeden’s basketball camp will once again feature two sessions: one from June 14-18 and one from July 12-16. The camp is open to all hoopers from kindergarten through 12th grade. […]
Continue ReadingObituaries 4.15.21
Lynn P. Henderson Lynn P. Henderson, 74, of Sun City Center, born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina on March 21, 1947, entered into eternal rest on April 7, 2021. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. Eddie ‘Paul’ Richter Eddie “Paul” Richter, 62, of Mulberry, born in Plant City on October 22, 1958, entered into eternal rest an […]
Continue ReadingDurant flag football on verge of undefeated season
The Cougars will host Newsome tonight in an attempt to finish the regular season with a perfect record.
Continue ReadingQuick Hits 4.15.21
PCHS athletes sign NLIs Nine Plant City High School athletes made their college choices official Wednesday afternoon, signing their national letters of intent (NLIs) in the auditorium. Ryan Robinson — St. Leo University Jack Brosky — Methodist University Sade’ Green — Warner University Stephanie Bowers — Florida National University Zachary Spivey — Southeastern University Nick […]
Continue ReadingAround Town 4.15.21
We asked Plant City: Dover’s own Kenzie Wheeler is wowing the judges on NBC’s The Voice with his skillful, soulful singing. Which song would you like to hear him perform on the show one day? “‘Girl Got Her Goodbye On’ — his own music!” — Kelly Wilson “He’s doing great, a winner for sure” — […]
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