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Bill Lonnroth aka "Teddy bear man," is a World War II veteren who has rode with Curious George for more than 30 years. He was one of hundreds of attendees at the Chamber of Commerce’s 15th anniversary Bike Festival.
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City Cuts Barbershop of Plant City cut hair from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 15 with all of the proceeds going toward a charity focused on breast cancer awareness.
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The 21st annual Diamonds & Denim Gala raised over $100,000 for South Florida Baptist Hospital. The profits from a live auction, the ticket sales and other donations went toward purchasing new equipment and providing scholarships.
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The annual Fashion, Feathers & Fur show brought Mardi Gras to Plant City and raised money for five local charities. Birds, cats and dogs strutted down a runway showing off their unique personalities in hopes of being adopted.
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Lines of cars wrapped the area surrounding Plant City Stadium for six days as the Department of Children and Families Food for Florida Disaster Food Assistance program came to Plant City.
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he third annual Hispanic Heritage Festival at the Trinkle Center was full of fun games, delicious food and an abundance of dancing. Hundreds gathered to celebrate.
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Larger than life, the Plant City football star and Army Ranger served for three decades before he died. A table displaying Maj. Michael Wayne Allen’s personal affects including uniforms, photos and awards.
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Walden Lake held its ninth annual Howl-o-Ween Fall Festival Saturday, providing free games and food for the community. The event featured a costume contest for both children and dogs.
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Lawrence McClure secured the republican nomination for the vacant District 58 seat in the primary. The candidates had barely two months to put together campaigns.
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A white cross marks the spot at the BP gas station on Alsobrook Road where Jesus Cervantes was shot multiple times by PCPD. Cervantes was unarmed. He died at the scene. The officers involved were cleared of any charges.
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Ulta Beauty had its grand opening on Oct. 6, after a two week delay from Hurricane Irma. General Manager Ashley Cole and M.A.C. artist Ewelina Oponska posed at the M.A.C. counter during opening weekend of the store.
Throughout October, Plant City hosted several fundraisers for animals in need, breast cancer research and our local hospital. Plant City received a new shopping destination when Ulta opened its doors to the public, after a delayed start thanks to Hurricane Irma. Lawrence McClure secured the Republican nomination for the vacant District 58 seat in the primary. The town also revisited some of its annual favorites. Walden Lake once again held its Howl-o-Ween, Learn Tampa Bay hosted its annual Hispanic Heritage Festival and the Diamonds & Denim Gala raised over $100,000 for South Florida Baptist Hospital.
