W.B. Herring grew up poor. According to the book, Plant City: Its Origins and History, as a boy he labored in low-skill, low-status jobs trying to make money just to live. However, as an adult, he worked his way through a Chicago pharmacy college. Herring moved to Plant City in 1892 to establish his drug […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Commission Meets
The City of Plant City Commission meeting opened with a prayer by Pastor Dennis Roebuck of the First United Methodist Church, for wisdom for the decisions that would be made by the Commission that night. In a refreshing show of patriotism, the assembly then stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Nathan A. Kilton […]
Continue ReadingAround Town 4.18.24
We asked Plant City: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given? Always buy the small box of Imodium AD. J.R. Pitts Actions SPEAK louder than words! James Eric West “Never let someone rent space in your head for free.” Jennifer Jordan Don’t stress over the things you have no control over. Janet […]
Continue ReadingObituaries 4.18.24
Mrs. Martha Roxane Davis Gann Mrs. Martha Roxane Davis Gann, 61, of Valrico, Fla., left this world for her Heavenly Home Sunday, April 7, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. Roxane entered this world November 14, 1962, in Plant City, Fla., daughter of Billie Daniel Davis and the late Gladdis Earline Gay Davis. After years […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 4.18.24
April 5 Grab and Drop – Retail Theft 2600 block of James L Redman Pkwy An officer responded to the above location and met with Loss Prevention who reported $53.42 worth of merchandise had been stolen but recovered when the subject fled. Just Needed a Lift – False imprisonment 100 block of W. Alexander St […]
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 4.18.24
Central Maintenance and Welding Donates to local group foster home. Central Maintenance and Welding raised $112,000 at their 2nd -annual Shrimp Boil at The Hillsborough County Fairgrounds, held Feb. 16. The funds were raised to support and empower the community’s youth, including the local group foster home, Everyday Blessings Inc. The annual Shrimp Boil is the […]
Continue ReadingAuto Review 4.18.24
Who says wagons belong to the past? It’s true you can count the wagons, primarily made by Audi and Mercedes-Benz, at your fingertips. And then there is Volvo with the V60 and larger V90.
Continue ReadingImpact Fees
By July 1, 2024, new construction fees for police, law enforcement, fire rescue, parks and recreation and transportation mobility will increase.
Continue ReadingSurvey gauges community health, well-being
Community Status Assessment online survey helps determine residents of Hillsborough County, Plant City needs, ends April 30
Continue ReadingPlant City High School salutes Military Signing Day
Ten PCHS seniors commit to military service.
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