Dorothy Ann “Dottie” Lightsey, 68, of Plant City died April 25, 2014. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Plant City, where she served as the “choir mom,” and the Plant City Lions Club, for which she published a cookbook. She was a retired registered nurse. She […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Yvonne Loyed
Yvonne Loyed, 68, of Plant City, died April 14, 2014. She is survived by son, Kelley Loyed; grandson, Torre Loyed; and brother, Doug Lindsey (Beryle). She was preceded in death by her husband, James David Loyed; son, Kendall Lindsey; and brother, William Lindsey. A Celebration of Life was held April 24, at The Church of […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Doris Faye Ruddy
Doris Faye Ruddy, 73, died April 21, 2014. She found beauty in everything — even in her garden weeds that became wildflowers under her loving care. She said that when she was surrounded by things she loved, she was surrounded by beauty. That’s how we will always remember her — beautiful. She is survived by her […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Cynthia Carla Taylor
Cynthia Carla Taylor, 47, of Thonotosassa, died April 23, 2014. Born May 29, 1966, she was the daughter of the late Carl Clayton McQuinn. She was a member of the East Thonotosassa Baptist Church and had worked at Health Integrated, in Tampa. Survivors include her mother Glenda (Julius) Rountree; husband. Jerry P. Taylor; a son, […]
Continue ReadingBREAKING NEWS: Police investigating Plant City shooting
UPDATE: The Plant City Police Department have identified the victim in this morning’s shooting. Detectives have identified the victim as 20-year-old Antwan Gordon, of Plant City. Gordon was treated at a local hospital after sustaining a gunshot wound to the upper body. He is expected to recover. Detectives have identified a person of interest in […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Automotive to host Open House
Plant City Automotive will host an Open House from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at the center, 2303 James L. Redman Parkway. Guests can enter to win a variety of prizes and can enjoy free food and drinks. Kids can take a turn on the bounce house. Sprint car driver Grant Thormeier and […]
Continue ReadingFresh market moves to depot
Just one month after it opened, the Plant City GET FRESH Market has a new home. Beginning this week, Plant City’s weekly farmers market will plant its roots at the Union Station Depot, in Historic Downtown Plant City. Market hours are 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. “The city is excited to sponsor this event and […]
Continue ReadingResident hospitalized after house fire
One Plant City resident was hospitalized following a house fire yesterday, in Plant City. Multiple Hillsborough County Fire Rescue units responded at about 3 p.m. April 27, to the home at 3610 Boot Bay Loop. Upon arrival, firefighters found smoke and flames coming from the structure. Water shuttle operations were established due to lack of hydrants […]
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Arrest made in Plant City homicide
Less than 24 hours after a man was fatally shot at a Plant City convenience store, police arrested the man they believe pulled the trigger. Following an early-morning car chase and foot pursuit that involved four police agencies, Master Brown, 21, was arrested April 24, for the death of 22-year-old Ha’keem Alagawan Cook. Brown is […]
Continue ReadingPlant City teen a Doodle 4 Google Finalist
Kristyn Ardrey awoke in a panic. For the past two weeks, she had operated on just two hours of sleep a day. The rest of her time was spent crafting and perfecting her submission for Doodle 4 Google 2014 Contest. Every time she looked at the piece, she saw more issues. The shading wasn’t right […]
Continue Reading
