Wheeler advances to Voice live round Kenzie Wheeler’s cover of Luke Combs’ “Beer Never Broke My Heart” on Monday night’s episode of The Voice was strong enough to get him through the show’s final Knockout Round. Wheeler went head to head with teammate Avery Roberson, who sang Chris Young’s “Tomorrow,” and team captain Kelly Clarkson […]
Continue ReadingCutest Critter: Sky
Of all the days for people to wear their “Sunday best” outfits, Easter Sunday beats them all. And no one in Plant City looked as fly as Sky, Chris Black’s lab, who totally rocked this custom bandana.
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City Winner: Stephanie Hrenchir
“Nothing like sitting on your front porch with a tall glass of tea, watching the Blue Angels doing flyovers during the recent Sun ‘n Fun Expo,” Stephanie Hrenchir wrote.
Continue ReadingQuick Hits 4.29.21
PCHS athletes shine at track and field districts Several Plant City High School Raiders stood out from the field (and the track) over the weekend in the 2021 Class 4A-District 7 championships, in which the PCHS boys placed second and the girls placed fifth out of nine teams. A total of 23 Raiders are moving […]
Continue ReadingHelping hands make weekend bags for United Food Bank of Plant City
Members of United Way Suncoast and CareerSource Tampa Bay visited the food bank last week to put together hundreds of food packs for local kids.
Continue ReadingGood Appeal: Business, professional, and recreational license suspensions for non-payment of child support — and what to do about it
In Florida, the non-payment of child support comes with many consequences. Not only do you face contempt issues with the court and the many sanctions the court can impose for contempt, you can also face suspension of your driver’s license and any business, professional or recreational licenses you have. These include licenses issued by the […]
Continue ReadingAround Town 4.29.21
We asked Facebook: The City of Plant City recently created an all-way stop at the intersection of Evers Street and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Which roadways or intersections should be addressed next? “Not sure if it is city of county, but Trapnell between Turkey Creek and Mud Lake has become a very loud […]
Continue ReadingObituaries 4.29.21
Barbara F. Dempsey Barbara F. Dempsey, 84, of Plant City, formerly of Rowley, Massachusetts, born in Brooklyn, New York on April 27, 1936, entered into eternal rest on April 15, 2021. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. Harold ‘Gene’ Beall Harold “Gene” Beall, 79, of Plant City, born in Dade City on February 7, 1942, entered into eternal rest […]
Continue ReadingDurant flag football run ends in district tourney finale
The Bloomingdale Bulls upset the top-seeded Cougars, 19-0, in last week’s 2A-District 6 championship game.
Continue ReadingAround Town 4.22.21
We asked Plant City: What’s a local cause or issue you’d like to raise awareness for? “A cause/issue that should be raised for awareness is labor workers. The reason we even have strawberries picked in Plant City is them. Without their help, who would pick the strawberries? They should be appreciated for their hard work […]
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