Maria Remedios Ojeda, 88, of Plant City, died Oct. 26, 2015. Mrs. Ojeda was born in Cerritos Municipio de San Miguel de Allende GTO, Mexico. She is survived by her husband, Marcos Ojeda; children, Bisente, Emestina, Andres, Adela, Maximino, Maria Reyes, Santiago, Silvia and Refujia; and many other grandchildren and family. A celebration of life […]
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Dancing with the Locals returns to stage
Once a year, Plant City residents can see their friends, neighbors and co-workers twirling onstage in front of an audience of 400. This event is Dancing with the Locals, and it will be held Friday, Nov. 13, at the John R. Trinkle Center. The proceeds go to the Noon Rotary Club and the United Food […]
Continue ReadingLocal church helps students graduate
By Arden White | Staff Intern Bethel Missionary Baptist Church will be having an education expo Saturday, Nov. 14, to help teach parents and students about what students need to graduate from high school. “I think that parents really need to come and be involved in such an important aspect of their child’s life,” Keith […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Kimberly Sanderson
Kimberly Sanderson, 41, of Valrico, died Sept. 24, 2015. Ms. Sanderson is survived by her fiance, Jerry Smart; parent, Dale Sanderson (Rene); daughter, Briona Sanderson; sister, Cassie Sanderson; niece, Aurora McClure; nephew, Trevor Kindt; grandmother, Letha Christmas; and many other family and friends. She is preceded in death by her mother, Candance “Candy” Christmas; and […]
Continue ReadingSurvive flu season with these tips
The s eason we all know and dread has arrived once again: flu season. It lasts from October to April and has different strains every year. “The flu is a common virus that is very unique because of the various strains that it contains,” Dr. Jasmine T. Weaver, from the Plant City JSA Healthcare location, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Edison “Ed” Terry
Edison “Ed” Terry, 96, of Plant City, died Oct. 13, 2015. Mr. Terry was born in Oneida, Tennessee in 1919. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in World War II and was a retired farmer. He and his wife, Nadova, were inducted into the Florida Strawberry Growers Association Hall of […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Helen A. Riley
Helen A. Riley, 79, of Dover, died Oct. 4, 2015. Mrs. Riley was born in New Smyrna Beach to Berry and Mary Cooper. She enjoyed gardening and working in the yard. She was a member of Sydney First Church of God. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be missed by many. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: David Kenneth Taylor
David Kenneth Taylor, 55, of Dover, and born in Plant City, died Oct. 21, 2015. He is survived by his daughter, Bobbie Jo French (Adam), of Henry, Tennessee; mother, Nelda Faye Taylor, of Dover; siblings, Pandy Zografos (Robert), of Plant City, and Darvis Taylor (Lisa), of Plant City; four grandchildren; and other family. A graveside […]
Continue ReadingStudent perspective: Volunteering at the FRANkenstein 5K
By Amber Rouse | Raider Review Staff The FRANkenstein 5K and WOD-O-Ween crossfit workout kicked off bright and early Saturday, Oct. 31. The fundraiser began 9 a.m. with a small, but energetic flash mob. This sassy rabble included dancers from Lori Matta’s studio, Dance Carousel. Following the flash mob, all participants of the 5K were […]
Continue ReadingFOOTBALL: Plant City 28, Lennard 20
By Savannah Kummelman | Raider Review Yet another victory for the Plant City High football team. The Raiders set the tone against the Lennard Longhorns with a touchdown right at the beginning of the game. Markese Hargrove, who ran for 226 yards, scored from the one-yard line. Kwest Fluitt came up with a big sack […]
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