In pageantry, people often spend thousands of dollars on their competition and appearance wardrobe. Durant High School senior Kennedie Clinton, who was crowned Miss Lakeland Teen 2024 on March 9 at Lakeland’s Polk Theater, is proof that pageant queens can save money, and the environment, and still win titles. Her opening number ensemble included a […]
Continue ReadingPassmore Inducted Into Hillsborough County’s Women’s Hall of Fame
Plant City resident Marsha Passmore has been recognized by her community for her personal and community service achievements in Hillsborough County, and has been inducted into the Hillsborough County Women’s Hall of Fame Class of 2024. The recognition was established in 2011 to honor and celebrate the outstanding achievements of women in the community who […]
Continue ReadingCell Tower Constructed Without Proper Permit
City Code Enforcement Board
imposes daily fine on applicant that won’t take effect until May 1, giving time to resolve issues.
Florida Families to Benefit From $1.5 Billion Tax Relief Package
Sales tax holidays and property insurance tax relief among items to help families.
Continue ReadingWish Farms Partners With Hillsborough County Schools to Sweeten School Lunches
During the month of March, local strawberries will be served to school students at 230 school sites around the county.
Continue ReadingSouthwest Florida Water Management District Launches Water 101 Campaign
The District encourages everyone to do their part in protecting and conserving our shared water resources.
Continue ReadingLocal Students Triumph at Florida Strawberry Festival with Steer, Swine and Plant Sale Success
Some winning steer and swine bidders donate the meat to help feed local families.
Continue ReadingStrawberry Shortcake Throwdown Draws Crowds, Winner Named
Ten contestants stared down a four-pound strawberry shortcake and lived to tell the tale.
Continue ReadingPlant City Youth Commission Visits State Capitol, Meets Legislators
Youth got an up close look at how government runs, and were inspired because of it.
Continue ReadingCops 03.07.24
This week on Cops Corner, Plant City police investigate burglary, drugs DUIs and more.
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