February 2025 Real Estate Transactions Data pulled from GTAR MLS as of 3/4/25 for the Plant City market area. Mortgage Data from Freddiemac.com Local FEBRUARY 2025 sales and trend information courtesy of The Crawford Group. Traffic back to normal … well in some areas of town. The Strawberry Festival has concluded another successful event in […]
Continue ReadingAround Town 03.13.25
Announcing the Special Smiles Day concerts as always, can’t wait until next year Tyler White The food Rhett Matthew Volunteering at my church’s shortcake booth and talking with all the friendly folk from around the world who stop by and wait in line to experience this wonderful tradition. It was extra special this year because […]
Continue ReadingObituaries 03.13.25
Judith Elaine Ennis Judith Elaine Ennis, 80, of Plant City, Fla., born on Marl 23, 1944, entered into eternal rest on Feb. 27, 2025. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Norma Kelley Ausburn Norma Kelley Ausburn, 79, of Plant City, Fla., born on June 15, 1945, entered into eternal rest on Mar. 6, 2025. Expressions of […]
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City 03.13.25
BODY DISCOVERED IN PLANT CITY
The Plant City Police Department is investigating the death of a 59-year-old woman found in the 400 block of North Plant Avenue. On March 5, officers responded to the scene and discovered the woman, who displayed obvious signs of death. The Criminal Investigations Unit was notified and is handling the investigation. Currently, no foul play […]
Continue ReadingObituaries 03.06.25
Karen S. Masker Karen S. Masker, 75, of Plant City, Fla., born on Aug. 22, 1949, in Indianapolis, Indiana, entered into eternal rest on Feb. 25, 2025. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Rosa Lee Foss Rosa Lee Foss, 84, of Plant City, Fla., born on Dec. 24, 1940, in Shady Grove, Fla., entered into eternal […]
Continue ReadingSIDESHOWS GOT TALENT
Many headline entertainers are scheduled to perform at the Strawberry Festival on the Wish Farms Soundstage. But scattered throughout the Festival are smaller venues packed with highly enjoyable talent. These shows are included in with the ticket prices, and give visitors a lot more bang for the buck. The following acts are some of the […]
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 03.06.25
Durant High School Wins First Place For FFA Exhibit There are many sights to see at the Florida Strawberry Festival, from steer to swine, famous performers to elephant ears. This year, a visit to the Parke Building will have folks seeing something they don’t see every day. Dancing animatronic strawberries. The Parke Building is where […]
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City 03.06.25
Kathy Flemister submitted this photo of Azaleas in bloom on Cowart Rd.
Continue ReadingCops Corner 03.06.25
February 21 Snip, Snip – Criminal Mischief 1400 block of Tristar Dr An officer responded to the construction site and met with the complainant, who advised, sometime between Feb 19 and Feb 21, an unknown suspect cut wiring throughout three homes under construction, causing approximately $24,000 in damage. Set My World on Fire – Criminal […]
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