We asked Facebook: Which issues with local infrastructure, development or construction would you like the city commission to address? “Railroad overpasses. Many railroad communities like Plant City have them. Being stopped by trains is a very serious issue. Also revisit the mass transit issue. With the rapid growth Plant City is experiencing we need to […]
Continue ReadingObituaries 4.8.21
Jackie Sellers Jackie Sellers, 73, of Zephyrhills, born in Plant City, Florida on January 3, 1948, entered into eternal rest on March 31, 2021. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. Alberto Altu Alberto Altu, 64, of Lithia, born on June 16, 1956 in Manhattan, New York, entered into eternal rest on March 31, 2021. Expressions of condolence […]
Continue ReadingKathe Moore named 2021 Plant City Family YMCA Volunteer of the Year
Moore, who has volunteered at the Y for five years, was honored last week during the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA’s virtual Community Impact Week celebration.
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City Winner: Jeannie Mitchell
The view from Jeannie Mitchell’s back yard often features a cotton candy-colored sunset. Mitchell shared this picture on Instagram (@jmitchell9372) with the #iloveplantcity hashtag.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 4.1.21
State to further expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility Monday Starting April 5, a much greater number of Florida residents will be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The Florida Department of Health announced all residents “shall be eligible to receive any COVID-19 vaccine as prescribed by the Food and Drug Administration,” noting the Pfizer vaccine is […]
Continue ReadingObituaries 4.1.21
Maria Galvan Morton Maria Galvan Morton, 53, of Plant City, born on April 17, 1967 in Rockport, Texas, entered into eternal rest on March 19, 2021. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. Corey Cason Corey Cason, 42, of Lithia, born in Tampa on October 15, 1978, entered into eternal rest on March 19, 2021. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. […]
Continue ReadingSeminole edges Durant in overtime of SAHOF championship
Despite the Cougars’ late rally, the Sharks had the upper hand on the ice and got a 3-2 win in Wesley Chapel last week.
Continue ReadingAround Town 4.1.21
We asked Facebook: Two new businesses on Evers Street are opening their doors today. Crumbles & Cream Kaffeehaus will hold a soft opening from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and then be open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. The Tipsy Bookworm will open at 3 p.m., right after the new […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 4.1.21
March 19 IT WASN’T ME 1 Police Place Fraud: This complainant stated someone used his personal information to obtain a $1,200 loan on Dec. 7, 2020. SOCCER SHENANIGANS 1700 block of North Park Road Criminal mischief: An officer met with park officials, who stated three juveniles broke a soccer goal and caused less than $1,000 […]
Continue ReadingVician named to FACA all-state soccer teams
Strawberry Crest forward Kali Vician has earned 2021 All-State and Academic All-State honors from the Florida Athletic Coaches Association. online pharmacy buy anafranil online with best prices today in the USA Vician, a senior, was the only player from the Plant City area to make any of the boys and girls teams. She finished the […]
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