Plant City High School junior David PeQueen received the Sons of the American Revolution Award for excellence in American history. The winner is selected by the history department of Plant City High. Dr. Don Humphrey represented the Major John Devane Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution of Plant City and presented the award […]
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Plant City approves tax exemptions for Toufayan Bakeries expansion
The approval process took only a few minutes, but the potential ramifications of the Plant City Commission’s actions this week should have lasting impacts in the community. City commissioners approved May 27, an ordinance that grants Toufayan Bakeries ad valorem tax exemption as an incentive for the company to build an $8.9 million expansion at […]
Continue ReadingCriminals target Plant City gas stations in skimming operation
Plant City residents beware: Criminals using a credit card-stealing tactic called “skimming” have targeted local gas stations in recent weeks. The Plant City Police Department has experienced an increase in complaints of fraudulent credit card charges. Anecdotally, more than a dozen residents have reported incidents of fraud through social media outlets such as Facebook. Leslie […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Lions Club’s ‘Gavel Grabbers’ steal support for 3-year-old cancer patient
In a breaking-news event, Lions Clubs throughout Central Florida are advised to keep an eye on their gavels. A vigilante group known as the “Gavel Grabbers” has been striking various club meetings, stealing the presidents’ gavels. But, let it be known, it is for a good cause. The Gavel Grabbers belong to the Plant City […]
Continue ReadingPlant City student graduates with perfect attendance
Darius Way’s size-16 shoes thumped into the office. It’s easy to see he plays basketball. And football, baseball, soccer and karate. But, what the graduating high school senior is most proud of is his perfect attendance at school. “I never liked to miss school,” Way said. “I like it. I don’t want to get behind. […]
Continue ReadingDepot Antiques chugs into Historic Downtown Plant City
If it seems like there was no time between Stephanie Leighton’s Sweetheart Granny Antiques store closing April 30, and Depot Antiques opening May 1, it’s because there wasn’t any. “We were moving in as she was moving out,” co-owner Sylvia Alchediak says. “That was her choice.” Although Leighton will stay involved as a vendor, the […]
Continue ReadingGolfers set to tee off for Unity in the Community
The golf tournament in Bloomingdale isn’t Unity in the Community’s biggest fundraiser. That honor goes to its car raffle at the Florida Strawberry Festival. But, that doesn’t make its annual golf outing any less enjoyable for those involved — even when working behind the scenes. “It’s just a good cause, being able to help those […]
Continue ReadingPlant City resident spotted on ABC’s “The Middle”
Plant City fans of ABC’s hit sitcom “The Middle” may have spotted a familiar face during the show’s May 21 episode. Plant City resident Yvonne Fry made her primetime TV debut as an extra during the show’s Disney World one-hour season finale. Fry was spotted several times throughout the episode behind the main cast. Fittingly, […]
Continue ReadingRubio staff plans Plant City visit
Staff members from U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio’s office will be available to meet with Plant City residents from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, May 29, at Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St. Rubio’s staff offers a variety of constituent services, assisting people with a wide range of issues, including problems with Social Security, Medicare, […]
Continue ReadingWishing Well Barn hosts Safe Families anniversary
Children roamed the pristine grounds of Wishing Well Barn off Pippin Road in Plant City, during a party for Safe Families for Children. They pushed a carriage, explored the blueberry patch and enjoyed a showing of the popular Disney film “Frozen” under the crystal lights of the barn. It’s a rare time when these children […]
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