This job has many rewarding factors. As reporters, we sometimes lose sight of these through deadlines, multiple stories on our plates, long, unorthodox hours and other daily stresses. Many of our story ideas come from the readers themselves — often alerting us of an upcoming event or asking us to spotlight a resident or outstanding athlete. […]
Continue ReadingPlant City YMCA to host Dean’s Ride
Actor Russell Crowe’s 2000 historical drama film, “Gladiator,” is a favorite of Plant City resident Dean Snyder. Little did Snyder know that more than a decade later, messages portrayed in the film would carry even more meaning. “There are scenes in the movie (in which) Russell Crowe tells his men, if they stick together, that […]
Continue ReadingKendall Dawson begins coaching career
The new year is starting off on a good note for Kendall Dawson, and if it’s anything like last year, 2013 is bound to be a great one. Dawson returned home to Plant City in late December, after graduating from the University of Alabama, where she was a part of the Crimson Tide softball team, […]
Continue ReadingTampa Bay Sentinels still set to play at Otis Andrews
After meeting with players and coaches, team officials of the Tampa Bay Storm arena football team have decided to cancel their participation in a charity flag football game in Plant City after the unexpected death of teammate Chandler Williams.
Continue ReadingSHOW ME THE MAUNEY: Tentative alignments bolster rivalries
A few weeks ago, the Florida High School Athletic Association released the tentative football classification realignment for the 2013-14 and 2014-15 school years. Appeals can be sent to the FHSAA Executive Director Justin Harrison until Jan. 18, but if the proposed realignment holds up, all three area football teams will compete in the same class […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Devin Diggs
Strawberry Crest senior guard Devin Diggs had a good holiday season on the basketball court. The four-year starter averaged nearly 13 points per game and 5.5 rebounds per game in tournaments. He scored 15 points in a 73-48 win over Clearwater in the Bright House Shootout and had a double-double, with 15 points and 12 […]
Continue ReadingStorm foregoing local charity game to attend funeral of teammate
After meeting with players and coaches, team officials of the Tampa Bay Storm arena football team have decided to cancel their participation in a charity flag football game in Plant City after the unexpected death of teammate Chandler Williams.
Continue ReadingFive local underclassmen to take part in Under Armour combine
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Five local underclassmen football standouts will take part in an NFL-style combine Friday at the Under Armour All-American Football Combine, held at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.
Continue ReadingTampa Bay Storm to play benefit game in Plant City
First responders from the Tampa Bay area will take on the Tampa Bay Storm arena football team in a charity flag football game at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12 at Otis M. Andrews Sports Complex in Plant City. All proceeds of the game will benefit the MacDonald Training Center with locations in Tampa and Plant […]
Continue ReadingBAKER’S DOZEN: Jack Holland
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor If you’re out having fun in Plant City, there’s a good chance Jack Holland had something to do with it.
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