Hilman Bowden was known for many things: quick wit, snazzy outfits and one-line zingers. But he will be remembered most for his unwavering dedication to the Plant City community. Mr. Bowden, a longtime Plant City resident, died May 16, 2015 at home. Mr. Bowden moved to Plant City from Enterprise, Alabama with his family during […]
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WHAT’S ON KLINE’S MIND? Thoughts on meeting famous people
One of my favorite questions to ask in an Athlete of the Week interview is, “If you could meet any famous person, who would it be?” When you ask kids about their favorite celebrities, athletes or notable historical figures, you can get some really good answers. Normally, I’ve heard about playing sports with certain athletes. […]
Continue ReadingSuspects arrested for stealing $15,000 of jewelry, guns
Two suspects were arrested Wednesday, March 11, for a series of burglaries that occurred in February. Justin Norris, 19, of Seffner, and Charles Cameron, 43, of Plant City, were arrested on charges of armed burglary, grand theft of a firearm, dealing in stolen property and more, according to Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. On February 23, […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: TCMS and Robinson U-Pick
Turkey Creek Middle School FFA students invited neighboring Robinson Elementary to join them at a U-Pick Friday, Feb. 13, at the field in front of the middle school. The older students taught the young ones how to select the ripest strawberries and pack them into clamshells. Of course, there was lots of berry snacking in […]
Continue ReadingPLAYOFFS: Plant City at Sickles
Plant City came so close to pulling out a win that the Raiders could just about taste it. A late fumble recovery and a signature Markese Hargrove run allowed the Raiders to score a touchdown in the fourth quarter, when they absolutely had to, but that was where the magic ran out. Sickles, thanks to […]
Continue ReadingObituary: William Henry Bennett
William Henry Bennett Jr., a native of Plant City and a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, died Wedesnday, Oct. 29, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother and son. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 32 years, Earline J. Bennett; daughters, Darline Peal (Harry), Kathy Jones (Ronnie) and […]
Continue ReadingHillsborough MPO poll shows residents’ concern for roads
Beth Alden, assistant director of the Hillsborough County Metropolitan Planning Organization, gave a presentation on potential transportation improvements at the Plant City Commission meeting Monday, Oct. 27. Alden updated the commissioners on the county’s Plan 2040, focusing on transportation improvements. She discussed the results of a public poll that surveyed 2,442 citizens, 3% of whom […]
Continue ReadingIt’s Read Everywhere: Uherske Hradiste, Czech Republic
Plant City’s First Baptist Church of Plant City recently sent this group to teach (Southern) English in Uherske Hradiste, Czech Republic. It was an awesome experience making friends with the young people and adults who attended. These Plant City residents were blessed by the warm reception received by the gracious and humble Czechs. Front row, from left: […]
Continue ReadingHospital’s patient services director settles into new post
Teresa Colletti will be celebrating her 10th anniversary at South Florida Baptist Hospital this November, but it will be her first autumn as the hospital’s director of patient services. “I have a tremendous passion for patient care and for nursing, because nurses really do so much for people to keep them healthy and safe,” Colletti […]
Continue ReadingPolk County girl treated for enterovirus D68
TAMPA — The Florida Department of Health confirmed Tuesday the state’s first case of the contagious enterovirus D68 respiratory illness after a 10-year-old girl was treated at Tampa General Hospital last month. “She has been treated and released here in Hillsborough, is under the care of her family physician and is doing well,” said Steve […]
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