“Selecting the Grand Marshal for the Strawberry Grand Parade is always an exciting and thoughtful process,” Gail Domedian said. “Kyle Robinson, Florida Strawberry Festival President, and I, as President of BerryFine Productions, Inc., work together to establish criteria that reflect the values and spirit of our community. We consider factors such as community service, leadership, […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 02.13.25
January 31 No License For You! – NVDL Arrest W Renfro St/S Franklin St An officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for failure to drive in a single lane. Upon contact, it was learned that the driver did not have a license and has never had one. The driver was placed under arrest […]
Continue ReadingAround Town 02.13.25
We asked Plant City: How old were you when you got your first cell phone? What did you have? When I went to college I got a “car phone” (came in a bag and had to be plugged into the cigarette lighter in the car) for emergencies. I honestly don’t remember when the first cell […]
Continue ReadingBLACK HERITAGE GALA FILLS TRINKLE CENTER
In 2003, Sharon Moody led a group of local citizens to start the Plant City Black Heritage (PCBH) Celebration. The vision of this non-profit organization is to serve as a platform to celebrate the city’s rich African-American culture, talents, and arts in the community. In addition, PCBH has the mission to celebrate those who have, […]
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The City of Plant City held its annual Service Awards Ceremony at the Sadye Gibbs Martin Community Center on January 23. The awards mark anniversaries in five-year increments. Forty-nine employees made it to five, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 45 years of service during 2024. Note the 40 and 45 years that […]
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City 02.06.25
As repulsive as some people think they are, the Rainbow Scarab (commonly known as a Dung Beetle) plays an important role in recycling nutrients and assisting with soil aeration. Their vibrant colors are accentuated when sunlight hits their iridescent shell due to the way the light reflects and refracts off the microscopic structures on the […]
Continue ReadingCutest Critter 02.06.25
Auto Review 02.06.25
THIS REDESIGNED NISSAN SUV IS MORE THAN JUST FOR ‘KICKS’! “Now, that’s an odd-looking vehicle!” could be a quite natural response by just an initial and hasty glance at the Nissan Kicks. But that is understandable. After all, the totally redesigned for 2025 and cheeky-styled SUV now teases the onlooker with a two-tone color scheme […]
Continue ReadingObituaries 02.06.25
Vincent ‘Vic’ Cecil Thompson Vincent “Vic” Cecil Thompson, 87, of Lakeland, Fla., born on Jan. 27, 1938, in Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa, entered into eternal life on Jan. 28, 2025. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Michael (Mike) Allen Salo Michael (Mike) Allen Salo of Plant City, Fla., born in LaPorte, Indiana on Sept. 5, […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 02.06.25
January 24 Bad Girls, Bad Girls – Warrant Arrest 600 block of Short St An officer observed a female known to him to have a felony arrest warrant. The officer met with the suspect and confirmed her outstanding fugitive warrant with a set bond of $2,500. The suspect was placed under arrest and transported to […]
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