Douglas Burkett, Sr. Douglas Burkett, Sr., 77, of Plant City, Fla., born on Sept. 5, 1946, in Charleston, West Virginia, entered into eternal rest on Feb. 22, 2024. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Terry Mobley Karen DeeAnn Terry Mobley, 38, of Valrico, Fla., born on June 21, 1985, in Lakeland, Fla., entered into eternal […]
Continue ReadingAround Town 02.29.24
We asked Plant City: What song puts you in a good mood?
Continue ReadingDeadline Approaches for Taking of Advantage of Your Property Tax Benefit
If you’ve recently acquired a home in Florida and miss the Homestead Exemption filingdeadline, it could cost you thousands, according to Hillsborough County Property Appraiser Bob “Coach” Henriquez. All Floridians should be aware of the HomesteadExemption and the Save Our Homes amendment. As the March 1 annual filing deadline approaches, many homeowners who qualify for […]
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 02.22.24
Optimists Club Oratorical Contest Winners Announced Three local students participated in the annual Plant City Optimist Club Oratorical Contest on Mon., Feb. 19 and the top two finishers, Durant High School senior Gabby Howell and Plant City High School sophomore Marley Mueller, have advanced to the Zone Six competitions against Lakeland and Winter Haven’s top […]
Continue ReadingCops 02.22.24
This week on Cops Corner, Plant City police investigate stolen vehicles, theft and more.
Continue ReadingAround Town 02.22.24
We asked Plant City: It’s almost Florida Strawberry Festival time! What’s your favorite thing to do at the festival?
Continue ReadingObituaries 02.22.24
Helen Betty Huether Helen Betty Huether, 98, of Plant City, Fla., born on July 29, 1925, in Schenectady, New York, entered into eternal rest on Feb. 16, 2024. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. David McFadden David McFadden, 59, resident of Plant City, Fla., was born July 27, 1964, in St. Petersburg, Fla., unfortunately, he was […]
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City 02.22.24
Frank Starmer shot this photo of bee harvesting in Walden Lake.
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City 02.15.24
Todd Flemister shared this photo of a nice fire he lit in his yard to keep the chill off.
Continue ReadingObituaries 02.15.24
Carolyn Rosalie Prevette Carolyn Rosalie Prevette, 88, of Plant City, Fla., born on May 31, 1935, entered into eternal rest on Feb. 6, 2024. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Anne Claville Wheeler Anne Claville Wheeler, 87, of Seffner, Fla., born on Sept. 15, 1936, in Sarasota, Fla., entered into eternal rest on Feb. 3, 2024. […]
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