As a kid, Joshua Vega spent time between Seffner and his grandmother’s house in Plant City. “Growing up, my mom raised six of us all by herself,” he said. “Every time she saw homeless people, she would give them money. I didn’t know it at the time, but my mom barely had any money for […]
Continue ReadingNews Briefs 12.19.24
MURAL UNVEILING: BURNEY ELEMENTARY Leah Tinsley, who has done many murals in Plant City, completed a recent mural for Burney Elementary School. She was selected for this project by Tampa Foundation Executive Director Gennie Swenson. Suncoast Schools Credit Union was the generous donor for this project. Leah used the history of the school as inspiration […]
Continue ReadingELKS feed first responders
On Saturday, December 14, members of Plant City Elks 1727 spent all day feeding first responders at their lodge on Alexander Street. Spiral cut ham, green beans, scalloped potatoes, rolls, and an array of desserts covered serving tables. This food was not catered. Elks spent hours cutting the ham from the bones, cooking the home […]
Continue ReadingFREE BIKES FOR KIDS FOR CHRISTMAS
Last week at Amalie arena, more than 1,000 bikes were assembled by 1,000 OnBikes volunteers. Chadwell Supply trucked 50 of these to Plant City for recipient children. These were high quality bikes—most were Schwinns. On December 16, Tampa Electric Company (TECO) partnered with OnBikes to give bicycles to kids at the West Plant City Boys […]
Continue ReadingTRAFFIC INCREASE LEADS TO POSSIBLE ROAD WIDENING
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Hillsborough County forecasts a heavy increase in traffic on McIntosh and Branch Forbes Roads, and is conducting what is known as a Project Development and Environment (PD&E) study to determine viability of the projects. For both roads, the plans are to reconfigure the undivided two-lanes to four divided lanes. […]
Continue ReadingBACK THE BEARD
Plant City Police Department (PCPD) sworn officers can sport a beard throughout the year—but there’s a cost. Officers pay a monthly donation to wear facial hair. Not to be outdone, sworn female officers can also pay a monthly donation to wear nail colors and designs. Officers dubbed the effort “Back the Beard.” In 2024, these […]
Continue ReadingWREATHS TO REMEMBER VETS
On Saturday, December 14, Wreaths Across America held its annual wreath laying in Plant City. The event commenced with a ceremony at Courier Field and the Veterans Monument attended by over 100 people. The ceremony included an invocation by Captain Robert Olszewski, USAF Reserve, a moment of silence, presentation of colors by Boy Scouts of […]
Continue ReadingObituaries 12.12.24
Marsha Ann Allphin Marsha Ann Allphin, 64, of Plant City, Fla., born on Jan. 14, 1959, in Brockton, Massachusetts, entered into eternal rest on Dec. 2, 2024. Expressions of condolences at www.HopewellFuneral.com. Audrey Drawdy Audrey Drawdy, 81, of Riverview, Fla., born on Aug. 15, 1943, in McComas, West Virginia, entered into eternal rest on Dec. […]
Continue ReadingI Love Plant City 12.12.24
Joseph Rodi sent in this photo of an early morning on Midway Road.
Continue ReadingA DIFFERENT TAKE ON CHRISTMAS
Every year, personal property theft goes up 22 percent in December. There are two main reasons for this. The first is that criminals know that a lot of people carry more cash than usual when they are out Christmas shopping. The second is they can be buying expensive doodads. So, it is wise not to […]
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