Jonathan and Valrie Humphrey, of Plant City, announce the birth of their son, William Armistead Humphrey. He was born Thursday, Sept. 11, at St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital. He weighed 9 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 22 inches long. He joins two sisters, Heidi and Hanah. Grandparents are Don and Mary Humphrey, of Plant City; Deniece […]
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Plant City roads to close for gas pipeline safety test
Several Plant City roads will be closed on Wednesday, Sept. 24 as Florida Gas Transmission Company plans to re-test 17 miles of natural gas pipeline using water. The test is part of its ongoing pipeline safety management program. The test will take place from midnight to 4 a.m. The pipeline runs primarily along the streets of Hillsborough County. The following […]
Continue ReadingStrawberry Festival announces 2015 theme
The Florida Strawberry Festival announced today its theme for the upcoming 2015 festival. “Come Join the Party!” was selected by festival officials in honor of 2015 marking the event’s 80th birthday. “We wanted our theme this year to reflect the milestone of our 80th birthday,” said General Manager Paul Davis. “For 80 years our festival […]
Continue Reading‘Family Feud’ to air episode starring local family
Since “Family Feud” first aired in 1975, viewers have enthusiastically played along with the TV and dreamed about a chance to win the grand prize. For one Plant City-based family — the Houstons — watching the show was not enough. They were determined to play live. Their endearing family bond and gregarious personalities landed Janet […]
Continue ReadingPCHS starts competitive arts program
For any students at Plant City High School who have goals of changing the world through their art, an opportunity has arisen this fall, and it is time to start working on those influential projects. Reflections is a competition for which students can submit their visual art, photography, literature, music composition, film production and dance […]
Continue ReadingCommunity garden takes root at Wilson Elementary
Nothing compares to fresh, seasonal produce, especially when it is accompanied by the satisfaction that comes with hard work. In Plant City, there is a new place where amateur farmers can grow their own crops: Wilson Elementary School. Karen Elizabeth, who is leading the project, began organic gardening decades ago, when her children were small. […]
Continue ReadingKeys recovering from construction accident
According to a crane operator, the whole ground turned red when a Plant City man was shocked as he worked Sept. 9, at a Sarasota County construction site. Brady Keys, 49, was working on the foundation for a traffic light pole on U.S. 41 in North Port, according to his family. While the crew was […]
Continue ReadingSign-language teacher inspires students
Michael Tansey’s classroom is full of lively discussion and interactive presentations. But, unlike other classrooms, it’s quiet most of the time. Tansey teaches American sign language at the Plant City and Dale Mabry Hillsborough Community College campuses. He knows it well, because it’s a language he uses every day. Tansey is deaf. “I hear a […]
Continue ReadingPolice collecting expired medication
The Plant City Police Department is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration to collect expired or unwanted medication. Medication can be dropped off from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at CVS, 2302 James L. Redman Parkway.
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The couple wanted to find an opportunity that mirrored the military structure to which they had become accustomed. They landed on quick-service restaurants, where they manage teams similar in size to an Army platoon. For two-and-a-half years, Emily and Jack Kemp searched for franchise opportunities, looking for the right brand with the right deal. Evaluating […]
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