Cox went from Plant City High School’s gridiron to spend nine years in the NFL, but he never forgot the people he came up with. He left behind a legacy of toughness on the football field and one of kindness off of it.
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We asked teachers on Facebook: This school year is going to be unlike any other. How are you approaching and preparing for it? “I’m actually excited to see what this year brings. I think it will be nice to have a smaller class size and will push many of us to explore new avenues as […]
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FHSAA pushes back fall sports return date Last Thursday’s FHSAA Board of Directors meeting wrapped up far quicker than the nearly five-hour emergency meeting three days prior, and the group decided this time to make more time for data. The board passed a motion to move the date fall sports teams could resume formal practices […]
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Michael Stanley, who uses the name Michæl Augustine for his musical projects, is releasing his “Ventro Parlais” EP on Friday.
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Man arrested for threatening to shoot protestors Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office announced Sunday that deputies arrested a man for making online threats to shoot protestors associated with the Black Lives Matter movement. Polk County Sheriff’s Office informed HCSO that Alex Bancroft, 30, posted a threat on his Facebook account July 24 and told those who […]
Continue ReadingAll-new CX-30 eases nicely into the Mazda lineup
It’s an all-new vehicle and, coming from Mazda, it is more than welcome. After all, who doesn’t want to enjoy a fun-to-drive and energetic ride keeping in mind the “Zoom-Zoom” emotion of motion phrase made so popular by the Japanese carmaker? Best of all, the CX-30 isn’t replacing any vehicle in the lineup. Instead, the […]
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City Winner: Art Schauffert
Art Schauffert took this photo of a thunderstorm approaching a sunset at Walden Lake several weeks ago.
Continue ReadingFocus on Fitness: Childhood obesity is a serious problem
Taking steps at home to get your children into healthy eating and lifestyle habits will help them in numerous ways.
Continue ReadingAround Town 7.23.20
We asked Facebook: If you believe there should be a season, what do you feel is the safest way for high school sports to return this fall? “I think it’s time to return to normal!! Our kids need this and for some it’s their last year. Start when school starts and be as safe as […]
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 7.23.20
YMCA hosting blood drives tomorrow The Plant City Family YMCA and others in the greater Tampa Bay area are hosting blood drives from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday as a team effort with OneBlood. All who wish to donate must first make an appointment at oneblood.org/ymca or by calling 1-888-936-6283. Donors in Plant City […]
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