As the Chargers cruised past Middleton, forward Ezra Carpenter continued to rack up goals.
Continue ReadingFuture Career Academy fills important job training need in Plant City
Our American private enterprise system has led the world in the creation of wealth and jobs for many, many years. The freedom to start a business and the response of entrepreneurs to meet market needs have created the business cycle. Businesses continue to be started, some businesses fail, and existing businesses grow and create new […]
Continue ReadingThe need for anonymity in philanthropy
In the mid-term, defined as over at least two generations, the pendulum swings as to how the poor or despondent get provisions from the blessed. The options, basically, are: 1) The provision from the rich to various charitable/religious institutions and then to the needy, operating on semi-anonymous and varied spiritually motivated giving, and gratitude on […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 1.13.22
This week on Cops Corner: Plant City Police investigate a burglarized RV, a lost vehicle that was later found up north and vandalized construction vehicles.
Continue ReadingIn Memory of Jerry Lofstrom
Every once in a while things will happen in my life that will put my brain in lockdown or snap me back to reality. The recent death of Jerry Lofstrom, and the ensuing funeral service, hit me like a giant tree falling to earth, exploding like a bomb. My wife, Karen, and I made a […]
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 1.13.22
13th Annual Dad-Daughter Date Night returns to Plant City; Strawberry Crest student named 2021 Congressional App Challenge winner
Continue ReadingHoliday Recap
Several area basketball teams were in action over their winter break.
Continue ReadingPlant City area receives multiple Defensive Player of the Year nominations
Plant City and Durant each had a player nominated for the county-wide award.
Continue ReadingFormer Plant City athletes making waves at the next level
Quarterback Braxton Plunk and wide receiver Mario Williams both turned out award-winning performances in 2021.
Continue ReadingCops Corner 1.6.22
This week on Cops Corner: Plant City Police investigate an out of town warrant, shots fired and a stolen semi-tractor-trailer.
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