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 […]
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Plant 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 […]
Continue ReadingIllegal immigrant arrested for Plant City road-rage incident
A Guatemalan man who was in the United States illegally faces several charges for his role in a May 27 Plant City road-rage incident. According to Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office reports, Roberto Francisco Pablo-Sebastian was charged with two counts of aggravated assault and attempted burglary of an occupied conveyance after he attacked a vehicle carrying two […]
Continue ReadingValrico crash kills Durant woman
VALRICO — A Durant woman was killed early Saturday when the vehicle in which she was a passenger crashed on Bloomingdale Avenue near Cade Lane, the Hillsborough Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies said Parker Hagin, 21, of Valrico was driving his 2006 Ford F350 pickup westbound on Bloomingdale at about 3:10 a.m. when he lost control and […]
Continue ReadingFor mothers of fallen soldiers, every day is Memorial Day
Annette Kirk kneels among the bright bouquets dotting the lawn of the Hillsboro Memorial Gardens. She points out her son’s grave to friend, Wrenita Codrington. The decorative headstone is the only one like it in the cemetery. On it is a collage of memories, pictures of Paul Cuzzupe II in life. At the top, he’s […]
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