We asked Plant City: Dover’s own Kenzie Wheeler is wowing the judges on NBC’s The Voice with his skillful, soulful singing. Which song would you like to hear him perform on the show one day? “‘Girl Got Her Goodbye On’ — his own music!” — Kelly Wilson “He’s doing great, a winner for sure” — […]
Continue ReadingDurant flag football on verge of undefeated season
The Cougars will host Newsome tonight in an attempt to finish the regular season with a perfect record.
Continue ReadingHealthBeat fitness systems a free fitness option for residents
The City of Plant City encourages the public to use the outdoor fitness systems at Dr. Hal & Lynn Brewer and Samuel W. Cooper parks, which were installed between October 2020 and March 2021.
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City Winner: Yvette Diguer
Yvette Diguer found this majestic red-tailed hawk in Plant City and snapped a photo.
Continue ReadingObituaries 4.8.21
Jackie Sellers Jackie Sellers, 73, of Zephyrhills, born in Plant City, Florida on January 3, 1948, entered into eternal rest on March 31, 2021. Expressions of condolence at HopewellFuneral.com. Alberto Altu Alberto Altu, 64, of Lithia, born on June 16, 1956 in Manhattan, New York, entered into eternal rest on March 31, 2021. Expressions of condolence […]
Continue ReadingAround Town 4.8.21
We asked Facebook: Which issues with local infrastructure, development or construction would you like the city commission to address? “Railroad overpasses. Many railroad communities like Plant City have them. Being stopped by trains is a very serious issue. Also revisit the mass transit issue. With the rapid growth Plant City is experiencing we need to […]
Continue ReadingCops Corner 4.8.21
March 26 DOUBLE-CHECK THAT DISCOUNT 2600 block of James L. Redman Parkway Theft: A male subject removed tags from a selected piece of merchandise and tried to buy it at a lower price. He was busted, arrested, issued a Notice to Appear and then released with paperwork. March 27 DIRTBIKE BANDIT 300 block of South […]
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 4.8.21
Future Career Academy to host countywide job fair Hillsborough County high school seniors, job-seeking adults and employers looking for staff can link up at the upcoming 2021 Future Career Fair, hosted by the Plant City-based Future Career Academy in conjunction with CareerSource Tampa Bay. This year’s event, which runs from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. […]
Continue ReadingFocus on Fitness: Pushing past physical and mental boundaries
Thinking of writing off an idea for a fitness goal? Don’t knock it until you try it!
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City Winner: Kathy Flemister
Kathy Flemister was recently captivated by the amaryllis behind St. Clement Catholic Church.
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