We asked the 2021 Strawberry Queen and Court: If someone’s coming to the Florida Strawberry Festival for the first time, what’s the first thing they should do? “Something very special to me this year is the Queen’s Exhibit where my dress from the Strawberry Queen’s pageant will stay in an enclosed case for the next […]
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‘Pee Wee’ Callins debuts new single
“Till the World” will be released tomorrow on all major music streaming platforms.
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We asked Plant City: The Bing Rooming House Museum is building up its Sports Hall of Fame exhibit for local legends of the playing fields and beyond. Which Plant City-area athletes of the past should be considered to go in the hall of fame one day? “The Derrick Gainer played for the Cowboys.” — Hugo […]
Continue ReadingOnly Juice offers new service to Plant City area
One of Plant City’s newest businesses brings freshly squeezed, all-natural juices to your doorstep.
Continue ReadingObituaries 2.25.21
Jane Phillips Jane Phillips, 83, of Plant City, born on January 17, 1938, entered into eternal rest on February 15, 2021. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. Quinton Walter Cook Quinton Walter Cook, 81, of Lithia, born in Alafia on October 15, 1939, entered into eternal rest on February 17, 2021. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. Julio Ortiz […]
Continue ReadingArts Council hosts sculpture tour
Members of the community walked around downtown Plant City on Sunday to learn more about the J. Seward Johnson sculptures installed this year.
Continue ReadingStrawberry Distance Challenge features wet start
Rain poured down on the runners in Walden Lake Saturday morning.
Continue ReadingSandee Sytsma named Citizen of the Year
Sytsma has long played a foundational role in the community. Whether she’s serving with the Florida Strawberry Festival or giving back with her church, Sytsma has been “the embodiment of an outstanding citizen.”
Continue ReadingPioneers in Law Enforcement now on display at PCPD
The public is invited to visit a historic display at PCPD that highlights the first five African-American officers that served the Plant City Police Department from 1959-1967.
Continue ReadingBlack Heritage Gala features moving speech by Titus O’Neil
This year’s theme was “Remembering the Past, Shaping the Future.”
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