Evangelical University and Seminary will host its Seventh Anniversary Banquet and Fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8, at Plant City’s First Baptist Church, 503 N. Palmer St. This year’s keynote speaker will be Dr. Greg Morris, author, executive and founder of Leadership Dynamics, in Lakeland. Guests also will enjoy catering by Fred’s Southern Kitchen […]
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 Photo archives names photojournalism winners
The Plant City Photo Archives and History Center announced last week the winners of its annual Photojournalism Contest. The contest, now in its fifth year, challenged Plant City High School students to enter the competition and submit a story and related photos pertaining to greater Plant City’s history, people, places or things. This year’s contest […]
Continue ReadingBREAKING NEWS: Police investigating Plant City shooting
UPDATE: The Plant City Police Department have identified the victim in this morning’s shooting. Detectives have identified the victim as 20-year-old Antwan Gordon, of Plant City. Gordon was treated at a local hospital after sustaining a gunshot wound to the upper body. He is expected to recover. Detectives have identified a person of interest in […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Automotive to host Open House
Plant City Automotive will host an Open House from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at the center, 2303 James L. Redman Parkway. Guests can enter to win a variety of prizes and can enjoy free food and drinks. Kids can take a turn on the bounce house. Sprint car driver Grant Thormeier and […]
Continue ReadingFresh market moves to depot
Just one month after it opened, the Plant City GET FRESH Market has a new home. Beginning this week, Plant City’s weekly farmers market will plant its roots at the Union Station Depot, in Historic Downtown Plant City. Market hours are 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. “The city is excited to sponsor this event and […]
Continue ReadingResident hospitalized after house fire
One Plant City resident was hospitalized following a house fire yesterday, in Plant City. Multiple Hillsborough County Fire Rescue units responded at about 3 p.m. April 27, to the home at 3610 Boot Bay Loop. Upon arrival, firefighters found smoke and flames coming from the structure. Water shuttle operations were established due to lack of hydrants […]
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Arrest made in Plant City homicide
Less than 24 hours after a man was fatally shot at a Plant City convenience store, police arrested the man they believe pulled the trigger. Following an early-morning car chase and foot pursuit that involved four police agencies, Master Brown, 21, was arrested April 24, for the death of 22-year-old Ha’keem Alagawan Cook. Brown is […]
Continue ReadingPlant City teen a Doodle 4 Google Finalist
Kristyn Ardrey awoke in a panic. For the past two weeks, she had operated on just two hours of sleep a day. The rest of her time was spent crafting and perfecting her submission for Doodle 4 Google 2014 Contest. Every time she looked at the piece, she saw more issues. The shading wasn’t right […]
Continue ReadingFamily suspects burn pits cause Plant City Marine’s cancer
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Sean Terry put on his dress blues. Once, a muscular Marine had filled the fabric. Now, his 33-year-old body had withered in size, and he couldn’t really stand. But, he had made it his final mission to attend a father-daughter dance with his three girls. It would be their last. Terry, […]
Continue ReadingWinter Haven church assists Plant City family
Vines twisted and writhed among the dry leaves that were piled high in the Hicks’ lot off North Gordon Street. An old, rotten shed leaned to the side. Ferns were waist-high. The jungle of the back yard was out of control — and too daunting a task for elderly siblings Harriet, Robert and William Hicks. […]
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