Sarah Ellen Smith, 75 of Plant City, died July 4, 2014, at South Bay Hospital, in Sun City Center. Born Feb. 9, 1939, in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late John and Antie Mae Hughes Linzy. She was the wife of the late Ed Smith. Mrs. Smith attended Faith Lighthouse Church, loved the […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Lorenzo C. Torres
Lorenzo C. Torres, 94, of Plant City, died July 4, 2014. He was a lifetime farmer and fisherman. He loved his family and animals. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria Torres; and children, Eloy Torres, Ricky Torres and Anna Mena. He is survived by his children, Guadalupe Corona, Jose Torres, Ramon Garza, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Nancy ‘Janie’ Wilson
Nancy “Janie” Wilson, 94, died July 12, 2014, in Plant City Mrs. Wilson was a member of Little Union Primitive Baptist Church, in Lithia, enjoyed fishing and gardening and worked alongside her husband, Ellis Wilson, at Wilson’s Wholesale Nursery. Survivors include daughters, Carolyn Patterson (Pat) and Joyce Wise (John); sister, Una Lewis; five grandchildren; and […]
Continue ReadingSmoke alarm saves Plant City family
A Plant City family escaped safely from an overnight house fire, thanks to a smoke alarm. According to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue reports, crews responded to a report of a structure fire at about 1:26 a.m. July 10, at 2628 Wallace Branch Road. Upon arrival, crews found heavy smoke and flames coming from the structure. The crews were able to contain […]
Continue ReadingWEEKEND BEST BET: Savanah Palen
Uncork Your Weekend with Savanah Palen — live music from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 11, at Keel & Curley Winery, 5210 W. Thonotosassa Road, Plant City. (813) 752-9100.
Continue ReadingArie Fry lands role in TV show
Plant City High School student Arie Fry has landed a role in “Hit Woman,” a TV show that is currently in negotiations for development. The dark comedy is written and directed by Ranelle Golden and will be filmed around the Central Florida area. Arie will be play the son of Roz Summers. For more information […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 07.10.14
MAY 23 MISSING WHEELS 1510 block of South Alexander Street. Stolen Vehicle. The victim reported someone stole her silver Lincoln LS. DUDE, WHERE’S MY CAR? 510 South Maryland Avenue. Abandoned Vehicle. The officer came in contact with a vehicle that was partially on the roadway. The officer stood by waiting for someone to return to […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Cheryl Mason
Cheryl Mason, 70, of Cape Coral, died June 27. Mrs. Mason graduated from Griffith High School in 1961 and kept in close touch with her many close friends over the years. After completing her undergraduate education at Indiana University and obtaining her master’s at Purdue University, she taught high school English for six years before […]
Continue ReadingWINNER: Debbie Gillespie
Debbie Gillespie sent us this photo of children of her former Japanese exchange student’s children, along with her own grandchildren. “We call them ‘cousins,’ because their mom and my daughter were like sisters when she stayed with us for a school year some 20 years ago,” she says. “She waited 20 […]
Continue ReadingPlant City leaders pleased with EDC partnership
When Plant City partnered with the Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corp. and TECO to hire a new project manager for Greater Plant City, the goals were simple: job creation and capital investment. The partnership seems to be working. In his first fiscal year, Plant City-based EDC Project Manager Jake Austin has helped bring 67 new […]
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