Although it wasn’t slated to open until early this year, the extension of Alexander Street from Interstate 4 to State Road 39 opened to motorists just before Christmas. “Our goal was to open it a little earlier than the scheduled completion date to allow residents and other commuters access to the extension, which should offer […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 01.16.14
The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Plant City Police Department. DEC. 23 HOT WHEELS 500 block of Lindsey Anne Court. Burglary/Theft. The victim reported someone stole his 2007 Yamaha four-wheeler from his garage. It was described as a faded camouflage color with gun rack on handle bars, stock […]
Continue ReadingPlant City-area high schools earn A’s
Durant, Plant City and Strawberry Crest high schools all earned A grades for their performances on the 2013 Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test. The Florida Department of Education released the letter grades late last month. This year, more than half of Hillsborough County’s traditional high schools earned the top grade. No Hillsborough high school received a […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Mary Alice Kendall Adams
Mary Alice Kendall Adams, 67, of Plant City, died Jan. 9, 2014, after 16 years of her battle with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. She was born in East Liverpool, Ohio, and was a registered nurse in Florida for 45 years. Mrs. Adams was passionate about nursing and making a difference in the lives of children for whom […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Rachel Lorene Nobles
Rachel Lorene Nobles, 75, of Plant City, died on Jan. 5, 2014. Born Monday, Dec. 19, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Pauline Mooney Henderson. She was the wife of the late Ernest Nobles Sr. Mrs. Nobles had been the manager at the Presto Station deli. She enjoyed gambling, bingo and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Stephen Henderson
Stephen Lewis Henderson, 52, of Plant City, died Dec. 30, 2013, at the Life Path Hospice House, in Sun City Center. Mr. Henderson was born July 26, 1961, in Brooksville. He was a petty officer in the U.S. Navy from 1984 to 1988. He was a journeyman electrician of IBEW Local 915, working for J.H. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Joyce Carlton Payne
Joyce Claire Carlton Payne, a resident of Tallahassee and formerly of Plant City, died Jan. 6, 2013. She was born Sept. 10, 1925, in Plant City, to James DeWitt Carlton and Maude Griffin Carlton. Mrs. Payne graduated in 1947, from Florida State College for Women/Florida State University, with a degree in social work. Later that […]
Continue ReadingObituary: David ‘Ron’ Sprouse
David “Ron” Sprouse, 58, of Plant City, died Jan. 10, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Kay; sons, Anthony (Donna) and Andy Joe (Jessica); grandchildren, Foxx and Lilia; and siblings, Bob (Sandy), Kay and Dino. He was preceded in death by mother, Hazel; and brothers, Larry, Gary and Ernie. A Celebration […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Mary Alice Warden
Mary Alice Warden, 91, died Jan. 5, 2014, in Thonotosassa. She was born March 2, 1922, in Arkansas, to James Pierce and Minnie Lou (Poole) Pierce. A graveside service was held Jan. 9, at Oaklawn West. Online condolences may be made to the family at wellsmemorial.com.
Continue ReadingObituary: Frederick Lee Williams
Frederick Lee Williams, 69, of Lithia, died Jan. 11, 2014. Mr. Williams served in the U.S. Navy and worked as a roofer for more than 30 years. He enjoyed raising and showing pigeons. He was a loving husband, dad and papa. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Cathy; children, Ronald Williams (Jo), […]
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