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 […]
Continue ReadingLAKESIDE STATION PROJECT TO BRING 2,600 JOBS TO PLANT CITY
On June 25, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced a $5.5 million grant to the City of Plant City for the construction of a 2.75-mile loop extension of Henderson Way, allowing access to approximately 310 acres of commercial and light industrial development sites. The project, south of route 92 and east of S. Park Road, includes […]
Continue ReadingSTRAWBERRY FESTIVAL PARADE WAS LARGEST SINCE COVID PANDEMIC
“This year’s parade was a great success,” Gail Domedion, President of BerryFine Productions, Inc., said. “I am so thankful it was safe and fun, and I hope everyone enjoyed our city and the celebration of the Festival. The attendance this year was the largest since Covid! The parade stretched for about two miles as […]
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