The vision of an angel doesn’t usually conjure up images of one in a yellow hard hat. But a newly formed chapter of Construction Angels in Tampa strives to help families who have lost a loved one from a construction-related accident. Like one Riverview family, whose father, husband and breadwinner fell into a hole and […]
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Bailey Scholarship offered to career centers first time
By the time Brenda Contreras arrived at her grandmother’s house, there were detectives crawling all over. Just moments before, there had been a gang-related drive-by shooting into the home. Contreras was thankful her grandmother was safe. But, she was also watching the detectives closely. “From that day, that’s what I’ve wanted to do,” Contreras said. […]
Continue ReadingWalk With a Doc event moseys into Walden Lake
This weekend, Plant City residents will have the chance to Walk With a Doc once again. This time, though, there are a few changes. The internationally recognized program, formerly led in the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World by cardiologist Dr. Max Rattes, is now being organized by Oracle Home Health Agency. Also, the venue […]
Continue Reading Bluegrass greats strum into Plant City
The Central Florida Bluegrass Association will host a two-day camping and bluegrass event April 25 to 26, at Boone’s Nursery, 1111 E. Sam Allen Road, Plant City. Camping and jamming begins Friday April 25. Music takes place April 26, beginning with JR & Cecil and Friends at 3 p.m.; The Cotton-Eyed Does at 4 p.m.; […]
Continue ReadingSt. Mary’s hosts springtime event
St. Mary’s Community Church will celebrate the season with its Springtime at Tiffany’s event at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the church, 907 E. Laura St., Plant City. The event will feature Denesha Bradley, the Rev. Timothy Knighten and Hillsborough County Public Schools’ Peggy Adams. Tickets are $10 for adults; children 10 and under […]
Continue ReadingDurant High presents comedy
Durant High School’s thespians will present “Captain Fantastic” at 7 p.m. April 24 to 26, in the high school auditorium, 4748 Cougar Path, Plant City. Tickets are $5. For more, call (813) 757-9075.
Continue ReadingPlant City Entertainment to present spring production
Plant City Entertainment will present “Sin, Sex, and the C.I.A.” from May 2 to 4, at the theater, 101 N. Thomas St.Doors open at 8 p.m. For more information, visit pceshows.com.
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Driver identified in truck/train collision
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office investigators have identified the driver of the logging truck that was struck by a CSX train April23. According to Sheriff’s Office reports, Roberto Febles, of Ocala, the private owner/operator of a semi-tractor-trailer logging truck, was driving on Moriczville Lane (private drive), crossing over the railroad tracks at State Road 39, in […]
Continue ReadingNew preschools, programs give area parents more choices
If you’ve been touring schools for your child for the coming school year, add a few more to your list. One new school — Liberty Christian Preschool — opened this week; a second, God’s Garden Preschool, in Dover, will open in August; and a third, St. Clement Early Childhood Center, recently was recognized by Quality […]
Continue ReadingAl Berry steps down from Florida Strawberry Festival board
In his more than 40 years of service as a member of the Florida Strawberry Festival Board of Directors, Al Berry has gleaned enough memories to fill several history books. There was that one time, when a lady and her child were stuck in Interstate 4 traffic for hours, only to finally arrive to see […]
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