Falcon, one of Plant City’s most beloved humanitarians, passed away Jan. 18.
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Service to others came easy to Don Walden
Walden, a Plant City native who spent decades working to help his hometown, passed away last week.
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We asked Facebook: What new programs would you like the Parks and Recreation Department to bring to the new community center and Plant City at large? “A walking/bike path that’s kid-friendly — parents can walk and kids can ride scooters, etc. Brewer is great but Sansone goes too much into the woods.” — Jamie Elizabeth […]
Continue ReadingObituaries 1.28.21
Robert Michael Willis Robert Michael “ Mike” Willis, 57, of Dover, born in Tampa on October 1, 1963, entered into eternal rest on January 16, 2021. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. Barbara Jean Brown Barbara “Bobbie” Jean Brown, 83, of Plant City, born on November 4, 1937, entered into eternal rest on January 16, 2021. […]
Continue ReadingFestival shortcake favorites postpone until 2022
Two of the biggest, most popular strawberry shortcake booths at the Florida Strawberry Festival will not be present this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue ReadingFlorida Strawberry Festival Queen’s pageant ahead
The new Florida Strawberry Festival Queen and her four court members will be chosen in this Saturday’s pageant.
Continue ReadingObituaries 1.21.21
Teddi Alves Teddi Alves, 81, of Valrico, formerly of Huntington Beach, California, born in Albany, New York on July 27, 1939, entered into eternal rest on January 11, 2021. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. Brett Wayne DeShong Brett Wayne DeShong, 23, of Dover, born in Brandon on October 20, 1997, entered into eternal rest on January […]
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We asked Facebook: The City of Plant City has several projects ongoing in 2021, from parking lot overhauls to park additions and improvements. What’s the next thing you’d like to see the city work on? “I would like to see the city keep Griffin Road cleaned up, it is an eyesore” — Barbara Skaggs Ward […]
Continue Reading2021 Kia K5 a fitting replacement for outgoing Optima
Remember the Kia Optima? Well, it has been retired for 2021 and substituted by another suitable midsize sedan: the K5. The new name, the fresh look, is as bold appearing or even more so than its predecessor. Length and wheelbase are up by two and 1.8 inches, respectively. Width rises another inch, though the height […]
Continue Reading2021 Junior Royalty Pageant
The 2021 Junior Royalty Queen and Court were crowned Saturday night.
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