By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor When Xiomara Meeks is in Winter Park, she loves to eat at The Ravenous Pig, and she is not quiet when it comes to spreading the word about its food. On her most recent trip, Meeks tweeted about the delicious dish she ordered. And Meeks knows good food — […]
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Springhead songwriters hit famous studio
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor Morrisound Recording studio has had an all-star list of artists and music headliners walk through its doors since it opened in 1981. Third Eye Blind, Ozzy Osborne, Little Feat and more have performed live broadcasts in the nationally syndicated “Rockline” radio show from “A” studio in Morrisound.
Continue ReadingCity accepts bid for new park trail
By Michael Eng | Managing Editor Plant City commissioners approved Dec. 10 contracts with several companies for a variety of projects throughout the city.
Continue ReadingThousands attend St. Clement church celebration
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor The steady beating of powerful drums resonated Dec. 11, inside of the Plant City Stadium, as Matlachines dancers hopped from foot to foot, opening the procession of the Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration.
Continue ReadingWish Farms celebrates 90 years
By Matt Mauney | Associate Editor Although the name has only been around for a few years, the story behind Wish Farms dates back much earlier — 90 years in fact. Now a fourth-generation, family-owned company, Wish Farms is a leader in the strawberry growing industry and has been a major contributor to Plant City’s […]
Continue ReadingFamily asks for prayers for accident victim
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor Nothing seemed out of the ordinary for Jaretha Fletcher when she left her house for church Nov. 14. She showered, got herself ready, grabbed her purse and drove away in her 2002 Ford Explorer. The 62-year-old lives in Turkey Creek and was headed for Whitehurst Road Baptist Church when […]
Continue ReadingClub helps children put best feet forward
By Amber Jurgensen | Associate Editor For Christmas, many children are getting toys and electronics. A child’s wish list often features plenty of things he or she wants but doesn’t need. But the Plant City Junior Woman’s Club is bringing some holiday cheer in the form of necessity.
Continue ReadingVehicle burglars hit Walden Lake
The Plant City Police Department investigated numerous vehicle burglaries in Walden Lake. In some of the cases, victims reported nothing stolen.
Continue ReadingJarrett-Scott Ford commits to National FFA
Jarrett-Scott Ford’s Jim Scott announced this week the Plant City dealership would join Ford Motor Company in its ongoing commitment to the National FFA.
Continue ReadingGirl, 12, struck by car while riding her bike
A 12-year-old girl is in critical condition after she was struck by a car while riding her bicycle.
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