W.B. Herring grew up poor. According to the book, Plant City: Its Origins and History, as a boy he labored in low-skill, low-status jobs trying to make money just to live. However, as an adult, he worked his way through a Chicago pharmacy college. Herring moved to Plant City in 1892 to establish his drug […]
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AMVETS’ Final Tour of Duty Poker Run Benefits Veterans
Dozens of veterans rode their bikes, trikes and Can-Ams across central Florida Saturday to raise funds for funeral expenses for veterans in need. The Final Tour of Duty Poker Run, hosted by AMVETS Squadron 44 in Plant City, kicked off in the morning as bikers gathered to register and chat with friends and fellow bike […]
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Judy Gleaton Connell Smith Judy Gleaton Connell Smith, 79, born December 1, 1944, a lifelong resident of Plant City, died peacefully April 22, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, James “Jim” H. Connell; and her parents, W.L. “Bill” and Magaline Jent Gleaton. She is survived […]
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Who says wagons belong to the past? It’s true you can count the wagons, primarily made by Audi and Mercedes-Benz, at your fingertips. And then there is Volvo with the V60 and larger V90.
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The Kilgore Seed Company Building
Continue ReadingLocal Animal Rescue Goes Above and Beyond to Help Animals
The McNeely Farmily Rescue and Sanctuary is built on a foundation of years of rescue and love.
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We asked Plant City: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given? Always buy the small box of Imodium AD. J.R. Pitts Actions SPEAK louder than words! James Eric West “Never let someone rent space in your head for free.” Jennifer Jordan Don’t stress over the things you have no control over. Janet […]
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Mrs. Martha Roxane Davis Gann Mrs. Martha Roxane Davis Gann, 61, of Valrico, Fla., left this world for her Heavenly Home Sunday, April 7, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. Roxane entered this world November 14, 1962, in Plant City, Fla., daughter of Billie Daniel Davis and the late Gladdis Earline Gay Davis. After years […]
Continue ReadingPlant City High School salutes Military Signing Day
Ten PCHS seniors commit to military service.
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New Young Gentlemen’s Academy focuses on mentorship, motivation for Plant City youth.
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