James R. Reynolds, 81, died Nov. 15, 2013, at home. He was born Oct. 29, 1932, in Manhattan, N.Y., to William and Edna (Michaels) Reynolds. He married Madeline (Hellman), who survives. Mr. Reynolds was a Korean War veteran in the U.S. Army. He was very proud of his 25 years of service with the New York […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Freddie Smith
Freddie Smith, 73, of Plant City and Zephyrhills, died Nov. 13, 2013. Born Dec. 12, 1939, in Tampa, he was the son of the late Nelson and Effie Brewer Smith. He was the husband of beloved Pamela Adams Smith. Mr. Smith enjoyed fishing and playing guitar, banjo and mandolin. Survivors include sons, Clinton Smith and Kenneth […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Larry Leon White
Larry Leon White, 58, of Plant City, died Nov. 14, 2013, at his home. Born Oct. 14, 1955, in Tampa, he was the son of the late Veryland White and Mary Reed White. Survivors include son, Mark (Jennifer) White; brothers, Tommy White and Dennis White; and two grandchildren. The family is having private services. Online […]
Continue ReadingStrawberry fest announces 2014 headline entertainment
The Band Perry, Rascal Flatts and STYX are just a few of the entertainers who will take the stage at the 2014 Florida Strawberry Festival. Festival organizers announced today the complete lineup of headline entertainment for the 2014 festival. More than 24 headline entertainment artists perform every year on the Wish Farms Soundstage. “We are very pleased […]
Continue ReadingFood bank hosts first Turkey Drive
The United Food Bank of Plant City is accepting frozen turkeys as part of its first Turkey Drive. The bank is accepting turkeys that weigh between 10 and 12 pounds, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, at the bank, 702 E. Alsobrook St. The drive will run through Nov. 25. The food […]
Continue ReadingFestival exhibitors tag swine for upcoming show
Exhibitors showing a pig in the 2014 Florida Strawberry Festival Swine Show hauled their pigs to the festival grounds Nov. 4, to be tagged for the upcoming show. Eighty-six exhibitors are expected to show at the 2014 show, and festival officials require each pig be given an ear tag at an early age for identification […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 11.14.13
The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Plant City Police Department. OCT. 28 PITCHING PRACTICE? 100 block of North Evers Street. Criminal Mischief. Sometime overnight, an unknown person threw a rock at the exterior glass, causing it to break. Déjà VU 200 block of West Reynolds Street. Criminal Mischief. […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Chris Luke
Chris Luke took this photo during Walden Lake Elementary School’s Veterans Day program last week. Luke calls it, “Giving Thanks.” The Plant City Times & Observer, State Farm Insurance agent Tony Lee and The Corner Store have partnered to host the I Love Plant City Photo Contest. Winners will have their photo […]
Continue ReadingSpringhead offers fall fest
Springhead Elementary School will feature plenty of fall family fun during its Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at the school, 3208 Nesmith Road, Plant City. The festival will include a variety of carnival-style games, such as Plinko, a beanbag toss, fishing and more. Children also can have their faces […]
Continue ReadingSidelines 11.14.13
RACING + Son of Plant City resident honored Plant City resident Pat Comstock now can say her son is a hall-of-famer. Kevin Helms was inducted Nov. 3, into the Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame, for his successes in drag racing. Helms, 48, has been drag racing since 1987 and has built up quite a résumé […]
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