South Florida Baptist Hospital is now
offering a specialized speech therapy program for Parkinson’s patients.
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Dorian heads to Florida
Hurricane Dorian is headed this way and gaining traction. As of press time, the storm was estimated to potentially evolve into a Category 3 hurricane by Sunday morning.
Continue ReadingRCMA receives Affiliate Advocacy Award
The Redlands Christian Migrant Association has made an immense difference in the lives of children across the state of Florida, including right here in Plant City. This month, the group received a special award in honor of its dedication to education.
Continue ReadingCity website remains down during ‘overhaul’
The City of Plant City website has been down for weeks as it undergoes an ADA compliance overhaul.
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 8.29.19
Rollyson accepts Strong Leader Award The Plant City Family YMCA held its annual Strong Leader Award dinner ceremony Aug. 22 to honor 2019 winner Rhett Rollyson. Rollyson, a longtime Plant City Y Advisory Board member and its 2011 chairman, is well known for his tennis acumen and has helped many young players from Plant City […]
Continue ReadingMen lured to Plant City home and tortured
Plant City Police have arrested four of the five suspects they say lured victims to a home in Plant City before robbing, torturing and kidnapping them. The victims were then forced to go to ATMs across town and give them all of their money.
Continue ReadingSoul Survivor
Scott McIntosh, pastor of City Pointe Church, survived a mass shooting 20 years ago at Wedgwood Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. Now he’s creating a book, sermon series and website to help others learn “how to survive the heartaches of life without losing your soul.”
Continue ReadingGary Graham takes the helm at Durant
After the retirement of Pam Bowden last year, Durant turned to one of its
original Cougars to take the reins. Meet Gary Graham, the new principal of Durant High School.
News Briefs 8.22.19
2020 Florida Strawberry Festival theme announced It doesn’t take much hindsight to see why the Florida Strawberry Festival has lasted so long, and their vision of the future is now a little clearer. The festival announced the theme for 2020 on Tuesday morning. “Our Perfect Vision” will define the 85th festival, which will take place […]
Continue ReadingPlant City tackles massive rainfall
With near-daily storms and extensive rainfall Plant City is dealing with frequent flooding and oversaturated ground. The city has several plans in place to help tackle the growing issue.
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